Attitude Toward Living Donor Liver Transplantation in Taiwan
Journal
Transplantation Proceedings
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
7
Pages
2108-2110
Date Issued
2006
Author(s)
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes and characteristics of donors for living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Methods: This retrospective study was performed by a mailing or by telephone using a questionnaire. LDLT donors were recruited from a teaching hospitals located in a metropolitan area of northern Taiwan. The 11-item attitude questionnaire was specifically developed from the literature review with coordinator, physician, and donor feedback. Donors were asked to rate the queries on a 5-point Likert intensity scale. Results: The 47 LDLT donors included 28 (60%) women and 19 (40%) men. Most of the LDLT donors were aged less than 30 years old (n = 24, 51%) with (n = 12, 26%) between 31 and 40 years, and 11 (23%) more than 41 years. Self-perceived health status was poor (n = 4, 9%), not bad (n = 22, 47%), good (n = 19, 40%), or very good (n = 2, 4%). The top five LDLT donor attitudes were recognition of liver donation (n = 42, 89%), recognition of brain donation (n = 41, 88%), a hero (n = 35, 75%), honor to be a donor (n = 35, 5%), and improved relationship with recipient after donation (n = 33, 70%). The best person to suggest organ donation to a family was ranked as the doctors related to transplantation (n = 41, 88%), transplantation nurse coordinator (n = 40, 85%), social worker (n = 23, 49%), and doctor unrelated to transplantation (n = 17, 17%). Conclusion: This study revealed positive attitudes toward donation. Some data afford insight to the decision-making procedure. Donor concerns may help professionals provide better interventions in the future. ? 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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adult; article; attitude; attitude to organ transplantation; brain death; clinical article; decision making; female; human; liver transplantation; living donor; male; organ donor; organ transplantation; priority journal; questionnaire; rating scale; Taiwan; Adult; Age Distribution; Attitude to Health; Cadaver; Female; Health Status; Humans; Liver Transplantation; Living Donors; Male; Middle Aged; Questionnaires; Retrospective Studies; Taiwan; Tissue Donors
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journal article