Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian transplant journeys: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Navigating the organ donation and transplantation system in Canada can be challenging for individuals on transplant journeys. Although it is likely that the COVID-19 pandemic has further contributed to these challenges, the experiences of individuals during the pandemic in Canada have not been well elicited.

Objective

To illuminate how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals on transplant journeys in Canada.

Design

Convergent parallel mixed-methods study.

Setting

Canada.

Participants

Adult patients, caregivers, and donors on transplant journeys across Canada.

Data collection

Eight focus groups and an online survey between May and November 2021. Focus group transcripts were analysed using an inductive conventional content analysis

SUBMITTER: Fox D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10693860 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature