1
|
Vinay G, Sr MG, Sangam MR, K P, Bokan RR, Deka R, Kaur A. Assessing Medical Students' Perspectives on Organ Donation: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e63556. [PMID: 39087195 PMCID: PMC11289693 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Organ donation is a community service that not only saves lives but also improves the quality of life. The major concerns causing organ shortage in the country are the lack of awareness and correct knowledge among the public and myths and misconceptions clouding organ donation because of religious and cultural barriers. Material and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 medical students of a private medical college in the Telangana region, India, from July 2019 to October 2019 after approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC). A total of 300 participants (218 females (72.66%) and 82 males (27.33%)) were included in the study. Respondents completed a three-section questionnaire that included sociodemographic data, 15 questions on knowledge, and 12 questions on the attitude and ethical aspects of organ donation. Statistical tests utilized for investigation were the Student's t-test and one-way ANOVA to compare knowledge and attitude scores. Results The mean knowledge score among the participants was 10.85±1.79, with a P value of 0.45. The mean attitude score concerning organ donation among the participants was 45.5±4.47, with a P value of 0.44. The majority (87.1%) showed a positive attitude in this study. Conclusions The study emphasizes the necessity of interdisciplinary educational interventions for medical students to help them realize the complexities of the problem holistically. Their attitude regarding organ donation is not significantly affected by traditional educational interventions such as lectures and demonstrations. Educated healthcare professionals will play a critical role in motivating the public for the cause of organ donation promotion.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- G Vinay
- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati, Guwahati, IND
| | - Mangala Gowri Sr
- Physiology, Prathima Relief Institute of Medical Sciences, Warangal, IND
| | | | - Praveen K
- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati, Guwahati, IND
| | - Raju R Bokan
- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Rishikesh, IND
| | - Roonmoni Deka
- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati, Guwahati, IND
| | - Amandeep Kaur
- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati, Guwahati, IND
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Soyer Er Ö, Karaveli Çakır S. Increasing positive attitudes towards organ donation and improving the competence of coping with death through organ transplant nursing course: A two-group quasi-experimental study. Nurse Educ Pract 2024; 78:104008. [PMID: 38833833 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2024.104008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
Abstract
AIM The aim of the study was to determine the effect of an organ transplant nursing course offered to nursing students on increasing positive attitudes towards organ donation and developing competence in coping with death. BACKGROUND Incorporating organ donation education into undergraduate nursing curricula and promoting of coping mechanisms for coping with death, has been emphasized as a critical foundation for the preparating of the next generation of nurses. DESIGN Two-groups pre- and post-intervention evaluation quasi-experimental design study. METHODS This study was conducted between February and July 2023 with a total of 237 nursing students studying at two different universities, 116 of whom took the organ transplant course and 121 of whom did not take the course. Sociodemographic Characteristics Form, Coping with Death Scale-Short Form and Organ Donation Attitudes Scale were used for data collection. Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-Square, t-test, Pearson correlation and linear regression were used to analyze the data. RESULTS There was a statistically significant difference between the students who took organ transplant nursing courses and those who did not in terms of the mean scores of coping with death competence and positive and negative attitudes toward organ donation (p<0.05). It was found that taking an organ transplant nursing course affected nursing students' coping with death competence and their positive and negative attitudes toward organ donation (p <0.01). CONCLUSION Taking the organ transplant nursing course was associated with improved competence in coping with death a increased positive and decreased negative attitudes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Özlem Soyer Er
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Surgical Nursing Department, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey.
| | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Qin J, Zhou L, Zhang Y, Chen Q, Chen Y. The Anchor of Traditional Culture and Medical Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness Towards Organ Donation during Internships: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study. Transplant Proc 2024; 56:1222-1230. [PMID: 38991902 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2024.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to understand the knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of medical students in their clinical internships towards organ donation and to assess how traditional oriental culture plays a role. METHODS This study conducted an online cross-sectional survey using a cell phone application with a self-designed questionnaire based on the Delphi method. This study was conducted among medical students in their internships in hospitals in nearly 20 provinces of China. The questionnaire consisted of 17 main questions and a knowledge quiz. The results were analyzed with descriptive statistics using the software Microsoft Excel 2021 and SPSS 26. RESULTS A total of 225 medical students participated in this study, distributed among college, undergraduate, and postgraduate clinical internships. 96% of the medical students agreed with the value of organ donation, but the highest willingness to donate the whole body was only 38.22%. Among them, traditional culture, family values, and religious factors played important both positive and negative roles. CONCLUSION Medical students have better knowledge about organ donation, but it rarely comes from professional education. Traditional concepts, family values, and religious factors play both a facilitating and hindering role, which can easily lead to moral dilemmas. Although it is not possible to make productive changes in the short term, we could still make improvements through educational changes, research breakthroughs, and institutional improvements.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jianan Qin
- Operation Department, Wuxi People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China.
| | - Li Zhou
- Operation Department, Wuxi People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
| | - Yuyi Zhang
- Operation Department, Wuxi People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
| | - Qiaozhen Chen
- Operation Department, Wuxi People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
| | - Yu Chen
- Operation Department, Wuxi People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Södereld T, Engström Å, Lindgren K, Forsberg A. Organ Donation: Behaviour and Beliefs in Sweden. SAGE Open Nurs 2024; 10:23779608241257011. [PMID: 38800088 PMCID: PMC11119402 DOI: 10.1177/23779608241257011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Introduction Barely one-fifth of people in Sweden have expressed their will regarding organ donation in the national Swedish Donor Registry, and the number of organ donations in Sweden remains low. Objective The aim of this study was to map behaviour and beliefs regarding organ donation in Sweden. Methods In a descriptive cross-sectional survey following a quantitative approach and 600 questionnaires were issued to randomly selected individuals across Sweden. Of them, 206 (36.3%) were completed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and presented as frequencies and percentages. Analytical statistical testing involved Pearson chi-square tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results The results indicate a discrepancy between positive opinion about organ donation in Sweden and the number of people enrolled in the Swedish Donation Registry. The most common argument for not wanting to donate organs was the notion of being too old to. Although self-rated knowledge about organ donation was admittedly low, so was interest in interest in learning more about it. Younger patients more frequently wanted information than older patients did. Conclusion Not wanting to donate organs due to age and/or illness may indicate a misconception. Making one's will known does not involve assessing one's health status or age but solely concerns the wish to do so. The findings thus raise an important question: How can people's interest in learning more about organ donation be induced in ethical ways?
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Theres Södereld
- Lulea University of Technology, Department of Health, Education and Technology, Division of Nursing and Medical Technology, Luleå, Sweden
- Intensive Care Unit 57, Sunderby Hospital, Luleå, Sweden
| | - Åsa Engström
- Lulea University of Technology, Department of Health, Education and Technology, Division of Nursing and Medical Technology, Luleå, Sweden
| | | | - Angelica Forsberg
- Lulea University of Technology, Department of Health, Education and Technology, Division of Nursing and Medical Technology, Luleå, Sweden
- Intensive Care Unit 57, Sunderby Hospital, Luleå, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Alwesmi MB, Alharbi AI, Alsaiari AA, Abu Alreesh AE, Alasmari BA, Alanazi MA, Alanizi MK, Alsaif NM, Alanazi RM, Alshdayed SA, Alabbasi Y. The Role of Knowledge on Nursing Students' Attitudes toward Organ Donation: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:3134. [PMID: 38132024 PMCID: PMC10742546 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11243134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Nursing students constitute the future nursing workforce; their knowledge can readily influence potential donors' decisions on organ donation. This study aimed to assess nursing students' knowledge of organ donation, determine its impact on their attitude, and identify relevant factors. METHODS A cross-sectional comparative study assessed the level of knowledge and attitude toward organ donation among nursing students using the following two questionnaires: (1) knowledge about organ donation and (2) attitudes toward posthumous organ donation. Non-probability convenience sampling was employed to collect data. RESULTS A total of 278 nursing students demonstrated a low level of knowledge on organ donation, with a score of 6.43 out of 15. This influenced their attitude toward organ donation (χ2 (3) = 33.91, p < 0.001). Nursing students who were willing to donate their organs showed higher knowledge (7.33 ± 3.23) compared to those who were not willing to donate their organs (5.21 ± 3.09), p < 0.001. Registered donors had higher knowledge (8.52 ± 2.99) than non-donors (5.80 ± 3.17), p < 0.001. CONCLUSIONS Even though nursing students typically favor organ donation, findings have revealed a low knowledge score. Therefore, it is necessary to improve knowledge of organ donation through nursing curricula and research, which could potentially increase the number of donors among future nursing students and, by extension, the broader population.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mai B. Alwesmi
- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Amirah Ibrahim Alharbi
- College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.I.A.); (A.A.A.); (B.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (M.K.A.); (N.M.A.); (R.M.A.); (S.A.A.)
| | - Amjad Abdullah Alsaiari
- College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.I.A.); (A.A.A.); (B.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (M.K.A.); (N.M.A.); (R.M.A.); (S.A.A.)
| | - Asalah Emad Abu Alreesh
- College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.I.A.); (A.A.A.); (B.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (M.K.A.); (N.M.A.); (R.M.A.); (S.A.A.)
| | - Bashair Abdullah Alasmari
- College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.I.A.); (A.A.A.); (B.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (M.K.A.); (N.M.A.); (R.M.A.); (S.A.A.)
| | - May Awad Alanazi
- College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.I.A.); (A.A.A.); (B.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (M.K.A.); (N.M.A.); (R.M.A.); (S.A.A.)
| | - May Khalil Alanizi
- College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.I.A.); (A.A.A.); (B.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (M.K.A.); (N.M.A.); (R.M.A.); (S.A.A.)
| | - Nouf Mohammed Alsaif
- College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.I.A.); (A.A.A.); (B.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (M.K.A.); (N.M.A.); (R.M.A.); (S.A.A.)
| | - Razan Mohammed Alanazi
- College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.I.A.); (A.A.A.); (B.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (M.K.A.); (N.M.A.); (R.M.A.); (S.A.A.)
| | - Sheikhah Abdullah Alshdayed
- College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.I.A.); (A.A.A.); (B.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (M.K.A.); (N.M.A.); (R.M.A.); (S.A.A.)
| | - Yasmine Alabbasi
- Department of Maternity and Child Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Cotrău P, Negrău M, Hodoșan V, Vladu A, Daina CM, Dulău D, Pantiș C, Daina LG. Organ Donation Awareness among Family Members of ICU Patients. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1966. [PMID: 38004015 PMCID: PMC10673166 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59111966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
Abstract
Background and Objectives: With one of the lowest donation rates in the European Union, Romania faces challenges in organ donation from brain death donors, within an opt-in system. This study aims to measure the attitudes and knowledge of ICU patient's relatives toward organ donation. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the intensive care unit of the Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Oradea, Romania. A 24-item self-administered questionnaire (N = 251) was used to collect data on knowledge about organ and tissue donation and transplantation, as well as the willingness to donate. Results: A high degree of awareness and willingness for organ donation and transplantation was recorded. The main positive predictor of willingness to donate was the perception of helping others by donating their organs after brain death (β = 0.537, OR = 1.711, p < 0.05), and the main negative predictor was the idea that the whole body should be buried intact (β = -0.979, OR = 0.376, p < 0.01). Conclusions: A basic understanding of organ donation and transplantation and favorable attitudes toward organ donation were registered. Families' interviews for organ donation consent may be affected due to extreme emotional distress.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Petru Cotrău
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 1 University Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (V.H.); (A.V.); (D.D.)
- Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Oradea, 410169 Oradea, Romania; (M.N.); (C.M.D.); (C.P.); (L.G.D.)
| | - Marcel Negrău
- Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Oradea, 410169 Oradea, Romania; (M.N.); (C.M.D.); (C.P.); (L.G.D.)
- Department of Surgical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1 University Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania
| | - Viviana Hodoșan
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 1 University Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (V.H.); (A.V.); (D.D.)
- Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Oradea, 410169 Oradea, Romania; (M.N.); (C.M.D.); (C.P.); (L.G.D.)
| | - Adriana Vladu
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 1 University Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (V.H.); (A.V.); (D.D.)
- Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Oradea, 410169 Oradea, Romania; (M.N.); (C.M.D.); (C.P.); (L.G.D.)
| | - Cristian Marius Daina
- Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Oradea, 410169 Oradea, Romania; (M.N.); (C.M.D.); (C.P.); (L.G.D.)
- Psycho-Neurosciences and Recovery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1 University Street, 410097 Oradea, Romania
| | - Dorel Dulău
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 1 University Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (V.H.); (A.V.); (D.D.)
| | - Carmen Pantiș
- Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Oradea, 410169 Oradea, Romania; (M.N.); (C.M.D.); (C.P.); (L.G.D.)
- Department of Surgical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1 University Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania
| | - Lucia Georgeta Daina
- Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Oradea, 410169 Oradea, Romania; (M.N.); (C.M.D.); (C.P.); (L.G.D.)
- Psycho-Neurosciences and Recovery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1 University Street, 410097 Oradea, Romania
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Khaled SAA, Elzembely MM, Soliman AMA, Shwakat N, Rafaat N, Malek MA, Abdelmageed ES. Effective and Elaborative Induction Program for Mitigating Myths and Misconceptions Linked to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in a Resource Limited Setting. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2023; 39:598-609. [PMID: 37786824 PMCID: PMC10542043 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-023-01634-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Since the first transplant in 1957 and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the curative modality for numerous hematological disorders. Nevertheless, it is not available for all patients. Besides unavailability of matched donors a lot of factors could hinder HSCT in a resource limited setting, as financial and administrative factors. In our daily practice we noticed other factors that hinder HSCT in our center, the common myths and misconceptions about HSCT and donation. This quasi-experimental study assessed, for the first time, common myths and misconceptions about HSCT among 218 medical and nursing students before and after an interventional educational program. The study tool was an investigators' developed self-administered questionnaire. Participants' male to female ratio was 1:2.5, and FAS was middle in 52.7%. Pretest high myths scores were reported in 53.4% and 90% of medical and nursing students that was reduced to 0% and 4% post-test, respectively. Pretest, 26.3% and 7% of medical and nursing students welling to donate HSC, that increased to 66% and 39% post-test, respectively. Rural residency, low and middle FAS associated with higher myths scores. Myths score is an independent effector of willingness to donate HSC among participants. In conclusion medical/nursing students had significant myths and misconceptions about HSCT that was corrected with the educational program. Thus, wide based educational programs about HSCT are mandatory to correct myths and augment HSC donation. www.clinicaltrrial.gov: clinical trial ID NCT05151406. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12288-023-01634-5.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Safaa A. A. Khaled
- Department of Internal Medicine-Clinical Hematology Unit, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt
- Unit of Bone Marrow Transplantation, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
| | - Mahmoud M. Elzembely
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
| | - Asmaa M. A. Soliman
- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
| | - Nahed Shwakat
- Department of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
| | - Nashwa Rafaat
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
| | | | - Esmat S. Abdelmageed
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Chandrasekaran S, Chandrasekaran VP, Nandi D, Setty RS, Srinivasan O, Kaur KN. Assessment of Awareness Level Regarding Organ Donation among Healthcare Professionals and Students in India. Indian J Crit Care Med 2023; 27:57-63. [PMID: 36756466 PMCID: PMC9886047 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction Organ donation can be a life-saving opportunity for patients with severe organ failure. In India, the rate of organ donation of the deceased Indian population is exceptionally low. This necessitates enhancing awareness regarding organ donation among health care professionals and students, which can motivate the general population. Aim To assess and analyze the awareness level of healthcare professionals and students on organ donation in order to suggest potential strategies regarding improvement of awareness and willingness towards organ donation. Materials and methods A cross-sectional online and offline survey was conducted at the national level between July 2022 and September 2022. Indian healthcare professionals as well as students of various fraternities were included. The Snowball sampling technique was used for data collection. Statistical analysis was undertaken using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) software, version 25. Results A total of 1,303 respondents were enrolled in this study. The majority of the participants were students (66.5%) residing in southern India (89.6%) pursuing medical profession (88.9%). The predominant age group was 18-24 years (73.9%). The awareness level regarding organ donation among healthcare professionals and students was 69%. Healthcare professionals and respondents aged 40 years and above had better awareness levels regarding organ donation which was reported as statistically significant (p < 0.001). Conclusion Healthcare professionals and students awareness about organ donation need to be improved. Strategies including but not limited to prioritizing employment and education to the first relatives of the deceased organ donor should be implemented by the government to legally improve organ donation willingness. How to cite this article Chandrasekaran S, Chandrasekaran VP, Nandi D, Setty RS, Srinivasan O, Kaur KN. Assessment of Awareness Level Regarding Organ Donation among Healthcare Professionals and Students in India. Indian J Crit Care Med 2023;27(1):57-63.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shanta Chandrasekaran
- Department of Anatomy, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| | - VP Chandrasekaran
- Department of Emergency Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,Chandrasekaran VP, Department of Emergency Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Phone: +91 9751380917, e-mail:
| | - Dhruva Nandi
- Department of Clinical Research, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| | | | | | - Karuna Nidhi Kaur
- Laboratory of Disease Dynamics and Molecular Epidemiology, Amity Institute of Public Health, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Szczepanski L, Dupont J, Schade F, Hellberg H, Büscher M, Fiebelkorn F. Effectiveness of a teaching unit on the willingness to consume insect-based food - An intervention study with adolescents from Germany. Front Nutr 2022; 9:889805. [PMID: 36276833 PMCID: PMC9583909 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.889805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
This study investigated the effect of a four-lesson teaching unit titled "Entomophagy and Sustainability" on the willingness of adolescents in Germany to consume insect-based food (N = 114; M Age = 15.77 years; SD Age = 1.12 years; female = 58.8%). The main aim of the study was to test whether the teaching unit can induce long-term changes in selected nutritional-psychological factors (food disgust, food neophobia, food technology neophobia), attitudes, knowledge, and the willingness to consume insect-based food. For this purpose, a paper-pencil questionnaire was conducted immediately before (pre-test), immediately after (post-test), and approximately six weeks after (follow-up test) the teaching unit. Although significant changes in food disgust, food neophobia, food technology neophobia, attitudes, and knowledge were recorded, adolescents' willingness to consume insect-based food was not significantly increased. Attitudes were identified as the strongest predictor of adolescents' willingness to consume, while knowledge was not a significant predictor. Conclusions and recommendations that can be applied to other educational interventions are provided to increase the effectiveness of the teaching unit.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lena Szczepanski
- Biology Didactics, Department of Biology/Chemistry, Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
10
|
Cardy TJA, Jewth‐Ahuja D, Crawford AH. Perceptions and attitudes towards companion animal brain banking in pet owners: A UK pilot study. Vet Rec Open 2022; 9:e36. [PMID: 35663272 PMCID: PMC9142818 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Detailed analysis of archived brain tissue is fundamental to advancing the understanding of neurological disease. The development of the UK Brain Bank Network (UBBN) has provided an invaluable resource to facilitate such research in the human medical field. Similar resources are needed in veterinary medicine. However, collection and archiving of companion animal brain tissue is a potentially sensitive area for pet owners and veterinary professionals. Methods Using an online survey, we aimed to study pet owners’ perceptions of brain banking. The survey included information on respondents, their views on organ donation, the UBBN and the Royal Veterinary College's Companion Animal Brain Bank (RVC CABB). Results In total 185 respondents were included. The use of brain tissue from pets for research was supported by 87% of respondents, and 66% of respondents felt that they were highly likely or likely to donate their pet's brain tissue to a CABB. Furthermore, 94% felt that more information on tissue banking in companion animals should be readily available. Conclusions We found that the perceptions of companion animal brain banking were positive in our respondents. Open dialogue and clear information provision on the process and benefits of the CABB could enhance awareness and thus facilitate brain donation for translational research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Thomas J. A. Cardy
- Cave Veterinary Specialists, George's Farm West Buckland Wellington UK
- Clinical Science and Services Royal Veterinary College AL9 7TA, North Mymms, Hatfield Herts UK
| | - Daniel Jewth‐Ahuja
- Clinical Science and Services Royal Veterinary College AL9 7TA, North Mymms, Hatfield Herts UK
| | - Abbe H. Crawford
- Clinical Science and Services Royal Veterinary College AL9 7TA, North Mymms, Hatfield Herts UK
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Wong SH, Chow AYM. Determinants of Organ Donation Registration Among University Students in Hong Kong. OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING 2021:302228211036863. [PMID: 34344254 DOI: 10.1177/00302228211036863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
The present study explored the determinants of registration to facilitate the promotion of posthumous organ donation based on the theory of reasoned actions. A total of 211 university students participated in the study. Logistic regression, multiple regressions, and path analysis were conducted. The logistic regression model correctly predicted nearly 80% of registration status, and a good fit model of registration for posthumous organ donation (MRPOD) was proposed. Findings suggested that affective attitude, subjective norm of family, self-rated knowledge, distance from death, and age were predictors of registration. Worries about organ removal and postmortem mutilation anxiety were also mediated through bodily integrity, which had an indirect effect on the registration through affective attitude. Policymakers are suggested to address the negative emotions associated with challenges towards bodily integrity, encourage parents to initiate discussions with children, instill correct knowledge of brain death, and intervene the bystander effect on organ donation.
Collapse
|
12
|
Sandiumenge A, Lomero Martinez MDM, Sánchez Ibáñez J, Seoane Pillado T, Montaña-Carreras X, Molina-Gomez JD, Llauradó-Serra M, Dominguez-Gil B, Masnou N, Bodi M, Pont T. Online education about end-of-life care and the donation process after brain death and circulatory death. Can we influence perception and attitudes in critical care doctors? A prospective study. Transpl Int 2020; 33:1529-1540. [PMID: 32881149 DOI: 10.1111/tri.13728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Impact of training on end-of-life care (EOLC) and the deceased donation process in critical care physicians' perceptions and attitudes was analysed. A survey on attitudes and perceptions of deceased donation as part of the EOLC process was delivered to 535 physicians working in critical care before and after completion of a online training programme (2015-17). After training, more participants agreed that nursing staff should be involved in the end-of-life decision process (P < 0.001) and that relatives should not be responsible for medical decisions (P < 0.001). Postcourse, more participants considered 'withdrawal/withholding' as similar actions (P < 0.001); deemed appropriate the use of pre-emptive sedation in all patients undergoing life support treatment adequacy (LSTA; P < 0.001); and were favourable to approaching family about donation upon LSTA agreement, as well as admitting them in the intensive care unit (P < 0.001) to allow the possibility of donation. Education increased the number of participants prone to initiate measures to preserve the organs for donation before the declaration of death in patients undergoing LSTA (P < 0.001). Training increased number of positive terms selected by participants to describe donation after brain and circulatory death. Training programmes may be useful to improve physicians' perception and attitude about including donation as part of the patient's EOLC.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alberto Sandiumenge
- Department of Donor and Transplant, Transplant Coordination, Clinical Research/Epidemiology In Pneumonia and Sepsis (CRIPS), Vall d´Hebrón University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
| | | | | | - Teresa Seoane Pillado
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of A Coruña-INIBIC, A Coruña, Spain
| | | | | | - Mireia Llauradó-Serra
- Nursing Department, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
| | | | - Nuria Masnou
- Department of Organ Donation and Transplantation, University Hospital Girona Dr Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain
| | - Maria Bodi
- Critical Care Department, Pere Virgili Research Institute, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
| | - Teresa Pont
- Department of Donor and Transplant, Transplant Coordination, Clinical Research/Epidemiology In Pneumonia and Sepsis (CRIPS), Vall d´Hebrón University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Allahverdi TD, Allahverdi E, Akkuş Y. The Knowledge of Nursing Students About Organ Donation and the Effect of the Relevant Training on Their Knowledge. Transplant Proc 2020; 52:2877-2882. [PMID: 32605775 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.04.1815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The positive attitude of nursing students toward organ donation will affect the number of transplantations to be performed in the future. This study was conducted to determine the knowledge of the students studying at Kafkas University Faculty of Health Sciences Nursing Department on organ donation and the effect of the relevant training on their knowledge. METHOD This study with a pretest-post-test design was completed with 352 nursing department students in the 2016-2017 academic year. A total of 45 minutes of structured training was provided to the students by a physician who was trained and experienced on organ transplantation. A pretest and post-test form was used to evaluate the knowledge of the students before and after the training, respectively. Data were analyzed by evaluating the numbers, percentages, and significance of the difference between 2 percentages in the SPSS 20 software. RESULTS The mean age of the students was 21.25 ± 1.89 years; 52% were male, 31.8% were first-year students. We found that a relative of 6.5% of the students was waiting for an organ and the ethnic identity did not affect the decision of organ donation in 69.9%. When asked about who could be organ donors, 71.9% of the students answered as cadaver and living donors where blood and tissues were found to be a match, 33.5% as the first-degree relatives of the patient, and 18.5% as cadaver donors. Head trauma-related brain death was the most common answer to "In which case can organs be taken?" at 75.9%. The percentage of students stating that the donor can donate his or her organs in accordance with the law while he or she is healthy and that organ donation can be made with the consent of the family after death was 67.9%. We found that the students' wish to donate their organs and their knowledge on where and how to make an organ donation and how to get official approval increased significantly as a result of this training in addition to the number of those who had no reservations regarding brain death. CONCLUSION We recommend providing nursing students regular training on organ donation with various training methods and conducting further studies on the subject.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Yeliz Akkuş
- Kafkas University, Health Science Faculty, Nursing Department, Kars, Turkey.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Mahajan P, Koushal V, Chhabra R, Dhaliwal N, Pandey N, Kaur R. Effectiveness of Interventional Strategies in Modulating Knowledge and Attitude of Health Care Professionals for Promoting Organ Donation: A Study in Tertiary Care Public Hospital of North India. Ann Neurosci 2020; 27:242-256. [PMID: 34556965 PMCID: PMC8455009 DOI: 10.1177/0972753121990238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the impact of interventional “educational module” on knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation amongst resident doctors and nurses in the Institute of National Importance. Study Design: Interventional and prospective. Methods: We devised an interactive educational module covering various aspects of organ donation through a series of audiovisual lectures and information booklets. Resident doctors and nurses posted in those areas of the 1948-bedded Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), where head injury patients were treated and were subject to intervention using this module. The pre and postinterventional scores of their knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation were compared to find out impact of the intervention. Results: A total of 242 nurses and 87 resident doctors participated in this research. Higher knowledge score was observed preintervention amongst doctors as compared to nurses. Significant improvement was seen in total knowledge scores of both groups postintervention. Doctors had better scores for the “concept of organ donation,” while nurses were more familiar with “procedures and protocols.” Both had low knowledge about “clinical criteria for brain death” and “legal issues” preintervention which improved significantly postintervention. The positive impact of intervention was also observed on attitude in both categories. A significant impact of intervention was observed on overall propensity of doctors and nurses to promote organ donation, for pledging their own organs and for counseling of the patient/attendants on this cause. Conclusion: Scientifically designed educational modules have a promising role in improving awareness and attitude of health care professionals regarding organ donation and their propensity to be prospective donors, effective counselors, and advocates of organ donation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pranay Mahajan
- Department of Hospital Administration, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
| | - V Koushal
- Department of Hospital Administration, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
| | - R Chhabra
- Department of Neurosurgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
| | - N Dhaliwal
- Department of Hospital Administration, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
| | - N Pandey
- Department of Hospital Administration, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
| | - R Kaur
- Transplant Coordinator, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Liu C, Liu S, Liu B. Medical Students' Attitudes Toward Deceased Organ Donation in China: A Cross Section Cohort Study. Transplant Proc 2020; 52:2890-2894. [PMID: 32571704 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.02.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Influenced by traditional culture and lack of knowledge among Chinese, China has a low rate of organ donation after death. The aims of this study were to assess the attitude toward deceased organ donation among medical students in China and to identify the possible factors related with this attitude. METHODS An anonymous, self-administered questionnaire comprising 15 questions was distributed to 1500 first-to-fifth grade medical students, with 300 students in each grade. RESULTS The response rate was 90.9% (n = 1363). The level of knowledge about organ donation and the level of knowledge about the transplantation law were positively related with the seniority (P < .001). The attitude was favorable in 62.7% (n = 855) and against in 37.3% (n = 508) of the respondents. The attitude was related with family discussion about organ donation (P = .002), experience of blood donation (P = .004), willingness to accept a donated deceased organ (P < .001), and the decision of donating the organs of a family member (P < .001). No evidence of relation was detected for age, sex, grade, being an only child, coming from a city or village, knowledge of organ transplantation, knowledge of the transplantation law, and experience of organ donation and transplantation. CONCLUSIONS Most medical students in China had a favorable attitude toward deceased organ donation. This attitude was positively related with family factors, experience of blood donation, and willingness to accept a donated deceased organ. This attitude did not increase with seniority and a rising level of medical knowledge.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chang Liu
- Department of Psychology, College of the Humanities and Social Sciences, China Medical University, Shengyang, China.
| | - Shiqing Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shengyang, China
| | - Baolin Liu
- Department of Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shengyang, China
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Lim KJ, Cheng TTJ, Jeffree MS, Hayati F, Cheah PK, Nee KO, Ibrahim MY, Shamsudin SB, Robinson F, Awang Lukman K, Mohd Yusuff AS, Swe, Oo Tha N. Factors Influencing Attitude Toward Organ and Tissue Donation Among Patients in Primary Clinic, Sabah, Malaysia. Transplant Proc 2020; 52:680-686. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
|
17
|
Bagcivan G, Ozen N, Bayrak D, Cinar FI. Does Being A Cancer Patient or Family Caregiver of A Cancer Patient Affect Stem Cell Donation Awareness? Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2019; 7:36-43. [PMID: 31879682 PMCID: PMC6927162 DOI: 10.4103/apjon.apjon_22_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective: One of the most difficult challenges regarding hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Turkey is finding donors for allogeneic transplantation candidates who do not have related donors. This study aims to determine whether there is any difference in the awareness of stem cell donation and transplantation between cancer and noncancer patients and their family caregivers. In addition, this study aims to determine the awareness of stem cell donation and transplantation in the entire study population. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in Turkey using a data collection form comprising questions about demographics, stem cell transplantations, donations, and medical history. On analyzing the research data, variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation and as numbers (n) and percentages (%). The Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were performed to evaluate differences among cancer and noncancer diagnosed patients and their family members. Results: A total of 192 patients and 169 family caregivers participated in the study. In comparison with noncancer patients, cancer patients showed more awareness on what stem cell transplantation is, how lifesaving it is, and how to donate stem cells. Similarly, the family caregivers of cancer patients were more aware of what stem cell transplantation is and how to donate stem cells. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that cancer patients and their families were more aware of stem cell donation and transplantation; however, most of the patients and families did not know enough about the national registry program and how to donate stem cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gulcan Bagcivan
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Nurten Ozen
- Department of Nursing, Florence Nightingale Hospital School of Nursing, Demiroglu Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Damla Bayrak
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Cankiri Karatekin University, Cankiri, Turkey
| | - Fatma Ilknur Cinar
- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Gulhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Martínez-Alarcón L, Ríos A, Santainés-Borredá E, Agras-Suarez MC, Cañadas-De la Fuente GA, Hurtado-Pardos B, Bárcena-Calvo C, Perelló-Campaner C, Arribas-Marin JM, García-Mayor S, Soto-Ruíz MN, Navalón JC, Bertran-Noguer C, Peña-Amaro MP, Jiménez-Herrera MF, Blanco-Sánchez R, Calvo-Sánchez MD, Prado-Laguna MC, González-García A, Martínez-Rodríguez A, Bas-Sarmiento P, Faus-Gabandé F, Muiños-Alvarez A, Peyró-Gregori L, Helena HM, Saez A, Sánchez Á, López-Navas A, Ramírez P, Parrilla P. Nursing Students' Knowledge About Organ Donation and Transplantation: A Spanish Multicenter Study. Transplant Proc 2019; 51:3008-3011. [PMID: 31627911 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Health care professionals and the information that they provide to the public on organ donation and transplantation (ODT) influence attitudes toward this option. OBJECTIVE The objective was to analyze the knowledge of university nursing students at Spanish universities toward ODT and the factors affecting it. METHODS AND DESIGN The methods and design included a multicenter, sociologic, and observational study including university nursing diploma students in a complete academic year. PARTICIPANTS A sample of 10,566 students was selected stratified by geographic area and year. INSTRUMENT A validated questionnaire of knowledge toward ODT (PCID-DTO RIOS), self-administered and completed anonymously. RESULTS Questionnaire completion rate: 85% (n = 9001). Only 18% (n = 1580) believed that their knowledge about ODT was good, 40% (n = 3578) believed that the information they had was normal, and 39% believed that their knowledge was sparse. Of the students, 96% believed that organ needs are not covered and 79% that they might need a transplant in the future. Only 39% (n = 3493) had attended a talk about ODT. Furthermore, 83% (n = 7435) believed that attending a talk would be interesting. The following variables were associated with having a more adequate knowledge: gender (62% men vs 57% women; P < .001); academic year (P < .001); knowing a donor (P < .001); knowing a transplant patient (P < .001); believing the possibility of needing a transplant oneself in the future (P < .001); attitude toward deceased donation (P < .001); and interest in receiving an informative talk about ODT (P < .001). CONCLUSION Only 18% of nursing students in Spain believed that their knowledge about ODT was adequate. These results must be considered for possible training plans for these future professionals.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Laura Martínez-Alarcón
- Department of Surgery, Transplant Unit, Virgen de la Arrixaca Univeristy Hospital, Murcia, Spain; Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain; "International Collaborative Donor Project," Murcia, Spain.
| | - Antonio Ríos
- Department of Surgery, Transplant Unit, Virgen de la Arrixaca Univeristy Hospital, Murcia, Spain; Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain; "International Collaborative Donor Project," Murcia, Spain
| | | | | | | | | | - Carmen Bárcena-Calvo
- Departamento de Enfermería y Fisioterapia-Área de Enfermería, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus de León, Universidad de León, Spain
| | | | - Juan Manuel Arribas-Marin
- Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería y Fisioterapia "San Juan de Dios," Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain
| | - Silvia García-Mayor
- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Málaga, Spain
| | | | - Juan Carlos Navalón
- Hospital Vega Baja, Departamento de Cirugía General, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
| | - Carme Bertran-Noguer
- Departamento de Enfermería, Grupo de investigación Salud y Atención Sanitaria, Universidad de Girona, Spain
| | | | | | - Rafaela Blanco-Sánchez
- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Vallés, Barcelona, Spain
| | | | | | | | - Adelina Martínez-Rodríguez
- Departamento Enfermería I. Facultad de Medicina y Enfermeria, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU Campus de Leioa, Vizcaya, Spain
| | | | | | | | | | - Hernández-Martínez Helena
- Departamento Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Alcalá, Guadalajara, Spain
| | - Aida Saez
- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain
| | - Álvaro Sánchez
- "International Collaborative Donor Project," Murcia, Spain
| | - Ana López-Navas
- Departmento de Psicología, Universidad Católica San Antonio Murcia, Murcia, Spain
| | - Pablo Ramírez
- Department of Surgery, Transplant Unit, Virgen de la Arrixaca Univeristy Hospital, Murcia, Spain; Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain; "International Collaborative Donor Project," Murcia, Spain
| | - Pascual Parrilla
- Department of Surgery, Transplant Unit, Virgen de la Arrixaca Univeristy Hospital, Murcia, Spain; Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Vincent BP, Kumar G, Parameswaran S, Kar SS. Knowledge, attitude, and perception on organ donation among undergraduate medical and nursing students at a tertiary care teaching hospital in the southern part of India: A cross-sectional study. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2019; 8:161. [PMID: 31544126 PMCID: PMC6745877 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_439_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Organ donation is considered to be a noble act. Medical and nursing students will be the major healthcare providers in this field in the future. Hence, their knowledge, attitude, and perception toward organ donation are essential to improve this field in the future. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception on organ donation among undergraduate medical and nursing students. This study brings forth the basic understanding level of the medical and nursing students on the concept of organ donation. METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among the first 4 academic years of medical and nursing students in a tertiary care teaching hospital using convenient sampling. A total of 620 students participated in this study. They were assessed using a pretested semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package of the Social Sciences version 19. RESULTS The median score on knowledge, attitude, and perception among the medical students was 16 (14-17), 25 (23-28), and 41 (38-45), respectively, and among the nurses, the scores were 14 (12-16), 25 (22-27), and 39 (33-42), respectively. Almost half (46.9%) of the study participants knew the definition for brain death. Twenty-nine percent of the study participants knew about the existence of law toward organ donation; more than half of those participants (52.7%) mentioned few rules and regulation involved in the laws pertaining to organ donation. CONCLUSION Media is the major source for information. Only less than half of the study participants were knowledgeable on the definition of brain death and existence of organ donation law. Although they are in favor of organ donation, doubts still exist among few of the participants which could be understood through further research in this field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Gunjan Kumar
- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Khalid F, Khalid AB, Muneeb D, Shabir A, Fayyaz D, Khan M. Level of knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation: a community-based study from Karachi, Pakistan. BMC Res Notes 2019; 12:309. [PMID: 31146765 PMCID: PMC6543638 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-019-4345-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The aim of our study was to assess the knowledge and attitude and to find out the statistics regarding public awareness of organ donation in Karachi. This convenient based, cross-sectional study was conducted from the general population of Karachi, Pakistan from December 2015 to December 2016. The respondents were evaluated through a face to face questionnaire. The questionnaire contained variables regarding knowledge and attitude towards organ donation. RESULT 420 people were approached; amongst them 25 refused to participate, so a total number of 395 respondents consented in the research. The mean age of about 77.5% of the population was in the 18-27 range. More than half of the respondents happened to be students and female (51.1%) (55%) respectively. Our results indicate that there was inadequate knowledge among the general population (25.8%). There was a positive attitude regarding organ donation (75.2%). Television was a popular source of information (27%). 29.90% respondents knew that "Kidney" can be donated. 43.80% of the respondents were oblivious to the allowance of organ donation in their religion. More than half (57.2%) were in favor of the promotion of organ donation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Farah Khalid
- DOW University of Health and Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
| | | | | | - Asma Shabir
- Jinnah Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
| | - Daniya Fayyaz
- DOW University of Health and Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
| | - Madiha Khan
- DOW University of Health and Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Srinivasula S, Srilatha A, Doshi D, Reddy BS, Kulkarni S. Influence of health education on knowledge, attitude, and practices toward organ donation among dental students. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2018; 7:157. [PMID: 30693294 PMCID: PMC6332672 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_102_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors are essential factors in fostering an environment that positively influences organ donation rates. Thus, the present study aimed to assess the impact of intervention (classroom education) on knowledge, attitude, and practices on organ donation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire-based interventional study was conducted among 112 dental house surgeon students, Hyderabad. A 27-item self-administered questionnaire was distributed to students as a pretest and collected back after completion. Then, a session on organ donation was delivered in a lecture hall setting instilling the basic facts about organ donation. Posttests using the same questionnaire were filled after the intervention and 2 weeks later. RESULTS Responses on knowledge obtained from the subjects showed significant changes in several key areas from baseline to postintervention and at follow-up. More than 50% of study subjects had a positive attitude regarding organ donation. There was a significant increase in the number of subjects who pledged/signed to donate an organ (before - 14.3%, postintervention - 50%, and at follow-up - 60.7%; P < 0.05). Pairwise comparison revealed a significant increase in the mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores at postintervention and at follow-up of 2 weeks in comparison to the baseline scores. Female subjects and subjects following Hindu religion had good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice. CONCLUSION The one brief educational intervention had significantly increased perceived knowledge of organ donation and positively influenced attitude and practices to organ donation among dental students.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Samata Srinivasula
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
| | - Adepu Srilatha
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
| | - Dolar Doshi
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
| | - Bandari Srikanth Reddy
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
| | - Suhas Kulkarni
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Uzuntarla Y. Knowledge and Attitudes of Health Personnel About Organ Donation: A Tertiary Hospital Example, Turkey. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:2953-2960. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
23
|
Toledo JS, Ribeiro EFK, Correia MM, de Souza PCM, Coutinho RR, Torres DFM. Knowledge Among University Students in Rio de Janeiro Regarding Transplant Organ Donation. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:2946-2949. [PMID: 30577152 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Organ transplantation is often the only possible treatment to save the lives of patients with end-stage organ failure. Limiting factors include failure to notify in cases of patients with brain death, the inefficient procurement and distribution of organs, the lack of specific educational policies for health care professionals, lack of knowledge on the organ transplantation process, and family refusal for organ donation. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the knowledge of students enrolled in different undergraduate university courses in Rio de Janeiro on the regulations and strategies governing transplant organ donation in Brazil. METHODS This qualitative, observational study used a 10-item questionnaire aimed at obtaining data on respondents' general knowledge regarding organ donation and transplantation. The questionnaire was applied using either a printed or an electronic version developed on Google Forms and was completed anonymously. RESULTS Overall, 587 questionnaires were completed. The participants were divided into 3 groups according to their field of study: 256 (43.6%) from courses related to arts and humanities, 159 (27.1%) from science and technology-related courses, and 172 (29.3%) from the biomedical field. Most respondents (396; 67.5%) were unaware of the criteria required to be an organ transplant donor. CONCLUSION There is a significant lack of knowledge among university students on issues related to the organ donation and transplantation process in Brazil.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J S Toledo
- Medical School, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
| | - E F K Ribeiro
- Medical School, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
| | - M M Correia
- Medical School, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
| | - P C M de Souza
- Medical School, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
| | - R R Coutinho
- Medical School, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
| | - D F M Torres
- Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; University Hospital of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Attitude and Knowledge of Medical Students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Regarding Organ Donation. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:2966-2970. [PMID: 29937293 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.12.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2017] [Revised: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The shortage of organ donation is the key rate-limiting factor for organ transplantation in Iran. Many strategies have been proposed to increase donation; one strategy aims to improve awareness of organ donation and transplantation among medical students. Medical students may play an important role in the acceptance of organ donation in the population. This requires both a positive attitude and an appropriate knowledge about the concept of organ donation and transplantation. The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitude of the medical students of the largest medical university in northwestern Iran. METHODS Four hundred medical students in the 5th and 6th years of their education were enrolled in this study. They completed a self-administered 3-section questionnaire. Section 1 gathered demographic characteristics, section 2 covered attitude, and section 3 assessed knowledge regarding organ donation. RESULTS The concept of brain death and criteria involved in organ transplant was understood by 57% of the students. Most of the students thought that there is a need to increase awareness regarding brain death and organ donation transplantation (ODT). Eighty-five percent of the students said that they would donate their organs, but 15% did not, most likely because of religion and body disfigurement. Seventy-eight percent of students would donate their organs to their family, relatives, or friends. Sixty-four percent thought that the family can decide regarding ODT. Seventy percent were willing to donate the organs of their family members after brain death. Religion and source of information regarding ODT has a significant effect on knowledge and attitude of students. CONCLUSIONS Students had a high level of attitude, but a low level of basic understanding about organ donation that lacked detailed knowledge. They accept its importance and desire further teaching to supplement their current knowledge to be able to understand the issues related to organ donation. The results of this study supported a greater emphasis on revising the curricula in medical schools to improve the knowledge of future health care workers. This strategy may be part of the solution to the chronic shortage of donor organs for transplantation.
Collapse
|
25
|
Ghaffari M, Latifi M, Rocheleau CA, Najafizadeh K, Rakhshanderou S, Ramezankhani A. Using the theory of planned behavior framework for designing interventions related to organ donation. Ir J Med Sci 2017; 187:609-613. [PMID: 29064011 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-017-1698-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- M Ghaffari
- Department of Health Education & Promotion, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), P.O. Box 19835-35511, Tabnak Ave.Daneshjou Blvd.Velenjak, Tehran, Iran
| | - M Latifi
- Department of Health Education & Promotion, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), P.O. Box 19835-35511, Tabnak Ave.Daneshjou Blvd.Velenjak, Tehran, Iran.
| | - C A Rocheleau
- Department of Psychology, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO, USA
| | - K Najafizadeh
- National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
| | - S Rakhshanderou
- Department of Health Education & Promotion, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), P.O. Box 19835-35511, Tabnak Ave.Daneshjou Blvd.Velenjak, Tehran, Iran
| | - A Ramezankhani
- Department of Health Education & Promotion, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), P.O. Box 19835-35511, Tabnak Ave.Daneshjou Blvd.Velenjak, Tehran, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Mohod V, Kondwilkar B, Jadoun R. An institutional study of awareness of brain-death declaration among resident doctors for cadaver organ donation. Indian J Anaesth 2017; 61:957-963. [PMID: 29307900 PMCID: PMC5752781 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_430_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Background and Aims: Brain death is defined as irreversible and complete cessation of all brain function including that of the brainstem. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and awareness about brain-death declaration among resident doctors. Methods: This was an observational questionnaire-based study conducted in single institute in which 112 junior residents and 46 senior resident doctors in various medical specialities were included by universal sampling method. A prevalidated questionnaire consisting of questions related to knowledge, attitude and performance of brain-death declaration were distributed among residents as per the inclusion criteria to fill in the time limit of 30 min. Statistical tools used were mean and standard deviation, proportion and Chi-square test. Results: A total 87 resident doctors consisting of 71.26% males and 28.73% females responded to the questionnaire. About 91.95% correctly defined it as complete cessation of brain activity including brainstem reflexes. Most of the resident doctors (80.45%) knew about the documentation of absence of brainstem reflexes at 6 h intervals and 64.36% were aware about positive apnoea test. When asked about whether there is legal sanction for disconnecting life support in India, 56.32% said no, and 43.67% said yes. Only 12.64% of resident doctors were aware about a panel of 4 physicians are mandatory to declare brain death in India. Conclusion: Awareness and attitude towards the identification of brain death and possible deceased donor organ transplantation were lacking amongst resident doctors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vaishali Mohod
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Grant Medical College and Sir J J Group of Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| | - Bharati Kondwilkar
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Grant Medical College and Sir J J Group of Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| | - Rohit Jadoun
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Grant Medical College and Sir J J Group of Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Poreddi V, Katyayani BV, Gandhi S, Thimmaiah R, Badamath S. Attitudes, knowledge, and willingness to donate organs among Indian nursing students. SAUDI JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES AND TRANSPLANTATION 2016; 27:1129-1138. [PMID: 27900957 DOI: 10.4103/1319-2442.194595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Globally, there is an acute shortage of organs for transplantation. Health professionals play an important role in raising awareness, motivating, and subsequently increasing the organ donation rates. Research related to nursing students' attitudes toward organ donation is limited from India. We aimed to assess undergraduate nursing students' knowledge, attitudes, and willingness to donate organs. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out among conveniently selected undergraduate nursing students (n = 271) using self-reported questionnaires. All the participants were aware of organ donation. A majority (n = 251, 94%) of them were unaware of organ donation law. The mean score indicates that 66.7% of the participants had adequate level of knowledge [mean ± standard deviation (SD), 7.34 ± 1.61] and 72.3% hold positive attitudes (mean ± SD, 83.9 ± 1.01) toward organ donation. Statistically significant correlation (r = 0.265, P <0.001) was observed between knowledge and attitudes of the participants toward organ donation. The findings suggest the need for revising the nursing curricula to prepare the future nurses' competent in encountering the issues related to organ donation and fostering.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vijayalakshmi Poreddi
- College of Nursing, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
| | - B V Katyayani
- College of Nursing, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
| | - Sailaxmi Gandhi
- Department of Nursing, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
| | | | - Suresh Badamath
- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Lee YC, Hung CC, Cheng A, Liu WC, Wu PY, Yang SP, Zhang JY, Luo YZ, Chang HY, Sun HY, Chang SC. Willingness of human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients to donate their organs for transplantation in Taiwan: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey. Transpl Infect Dis 2016; 18:856-861. [PMID: 27663143 DOI: 10.1111/tid.12614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Revised: 05/16/2016] [Accepted: 07/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND With the introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) that has significantly improved survival, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients may be potential organ donors to HIV-positive recipients in a few countries. Organ shortage remains a challenge for organ transplantation in Taiwan, where organ donation by HIV-positive patients remains prohibited by law. METHODS We assessed the willingness of organ donation (should they be pronounced brain dead, and the ban on HIV-positive organ donation be lifted) among HIV-positive patients who received regular HIV care at a university hospital in a cross-sectional survey between May and August 2015 with the use of an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire interview. RESULTS Of the 1010 participants, 93.7% were receiving cART with the latest mean CD4 count and plasma HIV RNA load of 587 cells/mm3 and 2.73 log10 copies/mL, respectively. Overall, 71.9% were willing to donate organs. In multivariate analysis, factors associated with willingness to donate organs included college or graduate school diploma (odds ratio [OR] 1.571, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.166-2.191), registered willingness to donate in the National Health Insurance system (OR 9.430, 95% CI 1.269-70.051), and knowledge of the information on HIV-positive deceased donors (HIVDD) (OR 1.673, 95% CI 1.073-2.608). CONCLUSIONS We concluded that a significant proportion (71.9%) of HIV-positive Taiwanese patients were willing to donate their organs. The willingness was associated with a higher education level, prior registered willingness to donate organs, and awareness of HIVDD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi-Chieh Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Medical Lo-Hsu Foundation, I-Lan, Taiwan
| | - Chien-Ching Hung
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Aristine Cheng
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan
| | - Wen-Chun Liu
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Pei-Ying Wu
- Center of Infection Control, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Shang-Ping Yang
- Center of Infection Control, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Jun-Yu Zhang
- Center of Infection Control, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Yu-Zhen Luo
- Center of Infection Control, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Hsi-Yen Chang
- Center of Infection Control, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Hsin-Yun Sun
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Shan-Chwen Chang
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Narayanan P, Wolanskyj A, Ehlers SL, Litzow MR, Patnaik MS, Hogan WJ, Hashmi SK. Medical Students' Knowledge, Familiarity, and Attitudes towards Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donation: Stem Cell Donation Behaviors. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2016; 22:1710-1716. [PMID: 27343721 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2016.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2016] [Accepted: 06/15/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a potentially curative treatment for patients with blood disorders and genetic diseases. Approximately 70% of the HSCTs currently performed in the United States use stems cells from an unrelated donor who donated voluntarily. Medical students (MS) are a young, diverse, influential population whose willingness to engage in altruistic acts, such as donating stem cells, may be correlated with knowledge on the topic. A literature gap exists in MS perspectives towards HSCT and the bone marrow registry (BMR) and prior studies suggest that misconceptions about donation deter MS from participation on the BMR, which may decrease opportunities to educate other potential donors. We performed a cross-sectional survey among the 4-year cohort of MS at Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota. The questionnaire evaluated multiple areas including whether MS were current members of the BMR and/or prior blood donors, MS current knowledge on donor eligibility (DE) and the donation process (DP), MS familiarity with HSCT and the DP, and MS attitudes towards joining the BMR and towards donating stem cells. The responses were analyzed and assessed alongside a self-reported, standardized scale measuring students' altruistic behaviors. There were 99 out of 247 potential respondents (40%), with 45% (n = 44) of MS in preclinical years 1 or 2, 37% (n = 37) in clinical years 3 or 4, and 18% (n = 18) in research or alternative portions of their training, of which 43% (n = 41) in total were current BMR members. BMR status correlated positively with prior blood donation (P = .015) and female sex (P = .014). Respondents had a 57.7% and 63.7% average correct response rate regarding knowledge of DE and DP, respectively, with knowledge of DE not surprisingly higher in BMR members (P < .0001). The majority of MS surveyed, 68% (n = 65), had learned about HSCT during medical school. BMR status correlated with the following attitudes towards donating stem cells: lower concern with all evaluated aspects of HSCT-time, cost, pain, and side effects (for all subsections, P < .05) but not with the altruism score (P = .32). The mean altruism score for respondents was 59.9 ± 11.3 (of a possible 100 points) with no significant difference in age, race, sex, level of training, or participation in the BMR. Altruism scores did not directly correlate with lower concern with aspects of time, cost, and pain of HSCT but did with long-term side effects (P = .021). This latter correlation was regardless of BMR status. Among MS, positive predictors for participation in the BMR included prior blood donation and female sex. BMR status did not ensure knowledge of all aspects of donating stem cells, but it correlated with less concern regarding the DP and was unrelated to altruism score. Improving knowledge gaps regarding the BMR and HSCT for the next generation of physicians and health care providers through expanded medical education curriculum may be beneficial to for the recruitment and retention of donor populations to the BMR.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Shawna L Ehlers
- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
| | - Mark R Litzow
- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
| | - Mrinal S Patnaik
- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
| | - William J Hogan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
| | | |
Collapse
|
30
|
Majeed F. Saudi Nursing and Medical Student's Knowledge and Attitude toward Organ Donation- A Comparative Cross-Sectional study. Int J Health Sci (Qassim) 2016; 10:209-217. [PMID: 27103903 PMCID: PMC4825894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Proper awareness among health professionals about organ donation is important for increasing organ procurement. Personal commitment and attitude of nurses are imperative as they have key role in identifying potential donors. The aim of this study was to compare prevailing knowledge and attitude of undergraduate female Saudi nursing and medical students' toward organ donation. METHODOLOGY A cross sectional questionnaire using 29 item were filled by nursing (n=46) and medical (n=63) students' at University of Dammam (KSA) during academic year 2014-15, to check and compare their knowledge and attitude about organ donation. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics; chi square test and bivariate analysis to find out correlation. RESULTS Level of knowledge of nursing group were significantly lower (p=0.000) than medical group while no significant difference in attitude score (p=0.591) between the two groups were found. Major source of knowledge for nursing was media (65.2%) and college/university for medical (50.8%) group. Both groups chose "anyone in need" as preferred recipients' upon donation (nursing 60.3% and medical 52.2%) and opted "anyone" as donor in case of recipient (nursing 52.2% and medical 49.2%). The results indicate positive correlation between level of knowledge and attitude toward organ donation. CONCLUSIONS Nursing students have low knowledge toward organ donation as compared to medical students although they shows positive attitude toward this issue. This study ascertains the need of an effective educational program for nursing students of Saudi Arabia to improve their knowledge regarding organ donation and to raise organ procurement.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Farrukh Majeed
- Correspondence: Farrukh Majeed (FCPS), Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Dammam, Dammam. KSA, Tel: +96633335132, +966543328989,
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Terbonssen T, Settmacher U, Wurst C, Dirsch O, Dahmen U. Effectiveness of Organ Donation Information Campaigns in Germany: A Facebook Based Online Survey. Interact J Med Res 2015. [PMID: 26220442 PMCID: PMC4705356 DOI: 10.2196/ijmr.4287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Background The German transplantation system is in a crisis due to a lack of donor organs. Information campaigns are one of the main approaches to increase organ donation rates. Since 2012, German health insurance funds are obliged by law to inform their members about organ donation. We raised the hypothesis: The willingness to sign a donor card rises due to the subsequent increase of specific knowledge by receiving the information material of the health insurance funds. Objective The objective of the study was to assess the influence of information campaigns on the specific knowledge and the willingness to donate organs. Methods We conducted an online survey based on recruitment via Facebook groups, advertisements using the snowball effect, and on mailing lists of medical faculties in Germany. Besides the demographic data, the willingness to hold an organ donor card was investigated. Specific knowledge regarding transplantation was explored using five factual questions resulting in a specific knowledge score. Results We recruited a total of 2484 participants, of which 32.7% (300/917) had received information material. Mean age was 29.9 (SD 11.0, median 26.0). There were 65.81% (1594/2422) of the participants that were female. The mean knowledge score was 3.28 of a possible 5.00 (SD 1.1, median 3.0). Holding a donor card was associated with specific knowledge (P<.001), but not with the general education level (P=.155). Receiving information material was related to holding a donor card (P<.001), but not to a relevant increase in specific knowledge (difference in mean knowledge score 3.20 to 3.48, P=.006). The specific knowledge score and the percentage of organ donor card holders showed a linear association (P<.001). Conclusions The information campaign was not associated with a relevant increase in specific knowledge, but with an increased rate in organ donor card holders. This effect is most likely related to the feeling of being informed, together with an easy access to the organ donor card.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tobias Terbonssen
- Experimental Transplantation Surgery, Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
32
|
EXP CLIN TRANSPLANTExp Clin Transplant 2015; 13. [DOI: 10.6002/ect.mesot2014.l80] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
|
33
|
An Imperative Need to Change Organ Donation and Transplant Curriculum Results of a Nationwide United Kingdom Junior Doctor Survey. Transplantation 2015; 99:771-85. [DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000000423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
|
34
|
Radunz S, Benkö T, Stern S, Saner FH, Paul A, Kaiser GM. Medical students' education on organ donation and its evaluation during six consecutive years: results of a voluntary, anonymous educational intervention study. Eur J Med Res 2015; 20:23. [PMID: 25880285 PMCID: PMC4359403 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-015-0116-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2014] [Accepted: 02/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND One of the main reasons for organ shortage is insufficient education on organ donation. Knowledgeable medical students could share the information with friends and families resulting in a positive attitude to organ donation of the general public. METHODS During six consecutive years (2009 to 2014), we conducted a voluntary, anonymous educational intervention study on organ donation among fourth year medical students in the course of the main surgery lecture at the University of Essen, Germany. RESULTS Questionnaires of 383 students were analyzed. Prior to the specific lecture on organ donation, 64% of the students carried a signed organ donor card with the intention to donate. Further information regarding organ donation was required by 37% of the students. The request for further information was statistically significantly higher among students without a donor card compared to organ donor card carriers (P < 0.0001). After the lecture, the number of students requiring further information decreased statistically significantly to 19% (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Already a 45-minute lecture for fourth year medical students significantly decreases their request for further information on organ donation and improves their attitude to organ donation. Continued training on organ donation will help medical students to become disseminators for this important topic in our society.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sonia Radunz
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
| | - Tamás Benkö
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
| | - Sabrina Stern
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
| | - Fuat H Saner
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
| | - Andreas Paul
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
| | - Gernot M Kaiser
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Gazibara T, Kovacevic N, Nurkovic S, Kurtagic I, Maric G, Kisic-Tepavcevic D, Pekmezovic T. To be or not to be an organ donor: differences in attitudes between freshmen and senior medical students. Cell Tissue Bank 2014; 16:457-65. [DOI: 10.1007/s10561-014-9491-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2014] [Accepted: 12/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
36
|
Camut S, Baumann A, Dubois V, Ducrocq X, Audibert G. Non-therapeutic intensive care for organ donation. Nurs Ethics 2014; 23:191-202. [DOI: 10.1177/0969733014558969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Background and Purpose: Providing non-therapeutic intensive care for some patients in hopeless condition after cerebrovascular stroke in order to protect their organs for possible post-mortem organ donation after brain death is an effective but ethically tricky strategy to increase organ grafting. Finding out the feelings and opinion of the involved healthcare professionals and assessing the training needs before implementing such a strategy is critical to avoid backlash even in a presumed consent system. Participants and methods: A single-centre opinion survey of healthcare professionals was conducted in 2013 in the potentially involved wards of a French University Hospital: the Neurosurgical, Surgical and Medical Intensive Care Units, the Stroke Unit and the Emergency Department. A questionnaire with multiple-choice questions and one open-ended question was made available in the different wards between February and May 2013. Ethical considerations: The project was approved by the board of the Lorraine University Diploma in Medical Ethics. Results: Of a total of 340 healthcare professionals, 51% filled the form. Only 21.8% received a specific education on brain death, and only 18% on potential donor’s family approach and support. Most healthcare professionals (93%) think that non-therapeutic intensive care is the continuity of patient’s care. But more than 75% of respondents think that the advance patient’s consent and the consent of the family must be obtained despite the presumed consent rule regarding post-mortem organ donation in France. Conclusion: The acceptance by healthcare professionals of non-therapeutic intensive care for brain death organ donation seems fairly good, despite a suboptimal education regarding brain death, non-therapeutic intensive care and families’ support. But they ask to require previously expressed patient’s consent and family’s approval. So, it seems that non-therapeutic intensive care should only remain an ethically sound mean of empowerment of organ donors and their families to make post-mortem donation happen as a full respect of individual autonomy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Antoine Baumann
- University Hospital, France; Ethos EA 7299, Université de Lorraine, France; Comité de Réflexion Ethique Nancéien Hospitalo-Universitaire, France
| | - Véronique Dubois
- University Hospital, France; Comité de Réflexion Ethique Nancéien Hospitalo-Universitaire, France
| | - Xavier Ducrocq
- University Hospital, France; Ethos, EA 7299, Université de Lorraine, France; Comité de Réflexion Ethique Nancéien Hospitalo-Universitaire, France
| | - Gérard Audibert
- University Hospital, France; Comité de Réflexion Ethique Nancéien Hospitalo-Universitaire, France
| |
Collapse
|