Practice Patterns and Attitudes Regarding Pregnancy and Parenthood After Lung Transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parenthood after lung transplantation (LuTx) is uncommon. Although data exist regarding practice patterns surrounding pregnancy after heart transplantation, there are no data specific to LuTx recipients and parenthood more broadly.

Methods

We conducted a voluntary, anonymous online survey between October and December 2021. It was distributed electronically to select LuTx units and advertised to LuTx providers internationally.

Results

A total of 103 responses were included in our analysis. Respondents were primarily women (n = 63; 62%) and included LuTx pulmonologists (n = 59; 58%) or nurses and transplant coordinators (n = 28; 27%). The majority were from centers performing >40 LuTx annually (n = 53; 52%) and had >10 y of transplant experience (n = 56; 55%)

SUBMITTER: Gaffney NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11774560 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature