Effectiveness of education and attitudes toward different types of deceased donor kidneys: Survey analysis of single-center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We lack data on the effectiveness of education and the patient's attitude toward different deceased donor kidney types. A prospective study was performed to evaluate patient attitudes, baseline knowledge, and effectiveness of our kidney transplant education process. We also analyzed the knowledge retention of our waitlist patients.

Design

We prospectively surveyed a patient cohort using a paired analysis pre and post education with initial evaluation visit. Knowledge retention among waitlist patients was assessed with annual waitlist visit.

Results

One hundred four patients received paired surveys to assess the baseline knowledge and effectiveness of education. Forty-three patients received a single survey with their annual waitlist evaluation to assess kno

SUBMITTER: Nair SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10090271 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature