What are effective approaches to increasing rates of organ donor registration among ethnic minority populations: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify effective interventions to increase organ donor registration and improve knowledge about organ donation among ethnic minorities in North America and the UK.

Design

Systematic review.

Data sources

MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Cochrane Central searched up to November 2012, together with four trials databases and the grey literature.

Review methods

A systematic search followed by assessment of eligibility and quality. An interpretive and thematic approach to synthesis was undertaken. This examined the nature and delivery of interventions in relation to a range of outcomes: verified registration, changing knowledge and a measured shift towards greater readiness.

Results

18 studies were included in the review, comprising educat

SUBMITTER: Deedat S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3884619 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature