Attitudes toward organ donation among waitlisted transplant patients: results of a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT: Organ shortage remains a major barrier to transplantation. While many efforts have focused on educating the general population regarding donation, few studies have examined knowledge regarding donation and donor registration rates among waitlisted candidates. We aimed to determine waitlisted patients' willingness to donate, elucidate attitudes surrounding organ allocation, and identify barriers to donation. A cross-sectional survey was distributed to assess demographics, knowledge regarding organ donation, and attitudes regarding the allocation process. Responses from 225 of 579 (39%) waitlisted patients were collected. Seventy-one respondents (32%) were registered donors, while 64 patients (28%) noted no interest in participating in donation. A total of 19% of respondents felt their medic

SUBMITTER: Merola J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5093046 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature