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Meinders AM, Graviss EA, Nguyen DT, Daw J, Lentine KL, Peipert JD, Gaber AO, Axelrod DA, Weng FL, Waterman AD. Determining Predictors of Actual Living Kidney Donation Based on Potential Donor Characteristics. Clin Transplant 2024; 38:e15439. [PMID: 39190896 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Living donor kidney transplantation is the optimal treatment for end-stage kidney disease; however, few living donor candidates (LDCs) who begin evaluation actually donate. While some LDCs are deemed medically ineligible, others discontinue for potentially modifiable reasons. METHODS At five transplant centers, we conducted a prospective cohort study measuring LDCs' clinical and psychosocial characteristics, educational preparation, readiness to donate, and social determinants of health. We followed LDCs for 12 months after evaluation to determine whether they donated a kidney, opted to discontinue, had modifiable reasons for discontinuing, were medically ineligible, or had other recipient-related reasons for discontinuing. RESULTS Among 2184 LDCs, 18.6% donated, 38.2% opted to or had modifiable reasons for discontinuing, and 43.2% were deemed ineligible due to medical or recipient-related reasons. Multivariable analyses comparing successful LDCs with those who did not complete donation for modifiable reasons (N = 1241) found that LDCs who discussed donation with the recipient before evaluation (OR, 2.31; 95% CI, 1.54-3.46), had completed high school (OR, 2.01; 95% CI, 1.21-3.35), or were a "close relation" to their recipient (OR, 1.89; 95% CI, 1.33-2.69) were more likely to donate. Conversely, LDCs who reported religion as important (OR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.38-0.80), were Non-White (OR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.49-1.00), or had overall higher anxiety scores (OR, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.86-0.99) were less likely to donate. CONCLUSION With fewer than a fifth of LDCs donating, developing programs to provide greater emotional support and facilitate open discussions between LDCs and recipients earlier may increase living donation rates.
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- Andrea M Meinders
- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
- Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
- Academic Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Sociology and Criminology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- SSM Health Saint Louis University Transplant Center, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
- Academic Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
- J. C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- University of Iowa Organ Transplant Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Renal and Pancreas Transplant Division, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health, Livingston, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
- Academic Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
- J. C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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Loban K, Morgan R, Kute V, Bhalla AK, Sandal S. Are Differences in Living Kidney Donation Rates a Sex or a Gender Disparity? EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2024; 22:28-36. [PMID: 38385370 DOI: 10.6002/ect.mesot2023.l21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Sex-disaggregated data reveal significant disparities in living kidney donation, with more female than male living kidney donors in most countries and proportions over 60% in some countries. We summarize the present state of knowledge with respect to the potential drivers of this disparity and argue that it is primarily driven by gender-related factors. First, we present the differences between sex and gender and then proceed to summarize the potential medical reasons that have been proposed to explain why males are less likely to be living kidney donors than females, such as the higher prevalence of kidney failure in males. We then present counterarguments as to why biological sex differences are not enough to explain lower living kidney donation among males, such as a higher prevalence of chronic kidney disease among females, which could affect donation rates. We argue that gender differences likely provide a better explanation as to why there are more women than men living kidney donors and explore the role of economic and social factors, as well as gender roles and expectations, in affecting living kidney donation among both men and women. We conclude with the need for a gender analysis to explain this complex psychosocial phenomenon in living kidney donation.
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- Katya Loban
- From the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre and the Division of Experimental Medicine, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Lagging E, Larsson K, Wadström J, Krekula LG, Tibell A. Potential living kidney donors' positive experiences of an information letter from healthcare: a descriptive qualitative study. BMC Nephrol 2022; 23:332. [PMID: 36242025 PMCID: PMC9569060 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-022-02959-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Patients who need a live donor kidney transplant (LDKT) must often ask potential donors (PLDs) themselves. This is a difficult task and healthcare could unburden them by making this first contact, ensuring also that PLDs receive correct information. We investigated how PLDs experience receiving a letter from healthcare about LDKT, live kidney donation, and inviting them to meet with professionals to get more information. Methods The letter (LD-letter) was sent to a cohort of 46 individuals, from which a purposeful sample of 15 were interviewed using a semi-structured guide covering their experience of the letter, views on being approached by healthcare, and opinions on style and content. Interviews were analyzed using conventional inductive analysis. Results We identified three categories of experiences: Category (1) Reflections on receiving the letter, contains three subcategories relating to how the letter did not induce pressure to donate, did not affect the PLD’s relationship with the patient with kidney disease, and made the letter-receiver feel important in the transplant process; Category (2) The letter creates clarification and trust, also contains three subcategories, relating to how it clarified the voluntariness of donation and neutrality of healthcare providers with respect to the PLD’s decision, elucidated the patient with kidney disease’s current stage of disease (where transplantation was approaching), and unburdened patients from the responsibility of contacting PLDs on their own; Category (3) Opinions and suggestions about the letter and further communication, with four subcategories, relating to preference of a letter as the first step for communication about LDKT, suggestions on style and content, views on following up the letter, and how open meetings about LDKT were an important information source. Furthermore, 80% of the interviewees found the letter’s information comprehensive, 67% found it easy to read and respectful, and 86% rated it as good or very good. Conclusion Potential donors prefer and recommend a letter as the first step for communication regarding LD. The LD-letter unburdens patients from the task of asking PLDs and stresses the voluntariness of donation, does not leave PLDs feeling coerced or lead to negative effects in their relationship with the patient. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12882-022-02959-5.
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- Eva Lagging
- Center for Health Care Ethics, LIME, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden. .,Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care, Regional Donation Center Stockholm-Gotland, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Health equity and working life, Uppsala University, 752 37, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Transplantation Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, 141 86, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Center for Health Care Ethics, LIME, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.,Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care, Regional Donation Center Stockholm-Gotland, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Center for Health Care Ethics, LIME, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Research, Education and Innovation, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden
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Acceptability of a Mobile-Health Living Kidney Donor Advocacy Program for Black Wait-Listed Patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18168239. [PMID: 34443991 PMCID: PMC8393864 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Marked racial disparities exist in rates of living donor kidney transplantation (LDKT). The Living Organ Video Educated Donors (LOVED) program is a distance-based, mobile health program designed to help Black kidney transplant wait-list patients advocate for a living donor. This study reported on the acceptability outcomes to aid in future refinements. Participants were randomized to LOVED (n = 24, mean age = 50.9 SD (9.2) years), male = 50%) and usual care groups (n = 24 (mean age 47.9 SD (10.0), male 50%). Four LOVED groups completed an eight-week intervention that consisted of six online video education modules and eight group video chat sessions led by a Black navigator. Qualitative analysis from post-study focus groups resulted in six themes: (1) video chat sessions provided essential support and encouragement, (2) videos motivated and made participants more knowledgeable, (3) connectivity with tablets was acceptable in most areas, (4) material was culturally sensitive, (5) participation was overall a positive experience and (6) participants were more willing to ask for a kidney now. The video chat sessions were pertinent in participant satisfaction, though technology concerns limited program implementation. Results showed that the LOVED program was acceptable to engage minorities in health behavior changes for living donor advocacy but barriers exist that require future refinement.
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Agerskov H, Thiesson H, Specht K, D Pedersen B. Parents' experiences of donation to their child before kidney transplantation: A qualitative study. J Clin Nurs 2019; 28:1482-1490. [PMID: 30552722 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES To explore parents' experiences of donation to their child before kidney transplantation. BACKGROUND Transplantation is the treatment of choice for paediatric patients with end-stage renal disease. Living donor kidney transplantation has shown a higher long-term transplant survival compared to deceased donor transplantation and entails a more controllable process, with shorter waiting time. Besides complex care and treatment of their child, parents must reflect on the prospects of being a donor for their child. However, little is known about the parent donor and parent caregiver perspective. DESIGN A qualitative exploratory study taking a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach. METHOD The study was conducted in a Danish university hospital. Interviews were conducted with the parents of seven children, aged between 5-15 years, with end-stage renal disease in the period before kidney transplantation. Data were analysed with inspiration from Ricoeur's theory of interpretation on three levels: naïve reading, structural analysis and critical interpretation and discussion. RESULTS The decision about donation was experienced as a matter of course and commitment. There were preferences for a kidney from a living donor, including the hope of being accepted as a donor. Being refused as a donor revealed feelings of powerlessness. However, transformation was performed into having a new role providing care and comfort to the child during the transplant process. Asking family and friends about donation could feel like crossing a line. CONCLUSION The prospect of donating to one's child had an impact on the well-being of the entire family. Parents were in a vulnerable situation and in need of support, regarding both living and deceased donation. Waiting time included hopeful thoughts and reflections on a new caregiver role for the child during transplantation. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Health professionals' attention, engagement and dialogue are essential in order to gain extensive and varied knowledge about the individual parent's experiences and the well-being of the entire family to provide care and support before, during and after the donation and transplantation process.
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- Hanne Agerskov
- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark.,Faculty of Health Science, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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Oztek-Celebi FZ, Herle M, Ritschl V, Kaltenegger L, Stamm T, Aufricht C, Boehm M. High Rate of Living Kidney Donation to Immigrant Children Despite Disparities-An Epidemiological Paradox? Front Pediatr 2019; 7:25. [PMID: 30809513 PMCID: PMC6379308 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2019.00025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment modality for children with end-stage renal disease. In the adult population, migration-related modifiable factors were associated with low living donation rates; no such data are available on the pediatric population. This pilot study therefore compares donation modality, communication, knowledge, and attitudes/beliefs between families of immigrant and non-immigrant descent. Methods: Demographic and clinical characteristics of a cohort of children from 77 families of immigrant (32; 42%) and non-immigrant (45; 58%) descent who had undergone renal transplantation were assessed and related to donation modality at the Medical University of Vienna. In a representative subset, modifiable migration-related factors were assessed in a questionnaire-based study. Results: In immigrant families, information delay, limited communication, low knowledge levels, and self-reported conflicting beliefs were significantly more prevalent than in non-immigrants. The living kidney donation rate to children was high in both populations (immigrants: 63%, non-immigrants: 44%; p = 0.12). Living donation to children on dialysis was even significantly higher in immigrant families (immigrants: 13 out of 20; 57%, non-immigrants: 9 out of 33; 27%; p = 0.03). Conclusion: Contrary to expectations, migration-related disparities did not translate into decreased living donation rates in immigrant families, in particular to children on dialysis. Certain factors might therefore be less important for the living donation process in pediatric care structures and/or might be overcome by yet undefined protective factors. Larger pediatric studies including qualitative and quantitative methods are required to validate and refine current conceptual frameworks integrating the perspective of affected families.
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- Fatma Zehra Oztek-Celebi
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Section for Outcomes Research, Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Section for Outcomes Research, Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Ríos Zambudio A, López-Navas AI, Garrido G, Ayala-García MA, Sebastián MJ, Hernández AM, Ramírez P, Parrilla P. Attitudes of Latin American Immigrants Resident in Florida (United States) Toward Related Living Kidney Donation. Prog Transplant 2018; 29:11-17. [PMID: 30595099 DOI: 10.1177/1526924818817073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Latin American immigrants comprise an important population group in the United States. The purpose of this study was to analyze the attitude toward living kidney donation found among Latin American citizens who are residents in Florida and to identify the psychosocial variables affecting their attitude. MATERIAL AND METHODS A sample of Latin American residents in the state of Florida was randomly obtained and stratified by nationality, age, and sex (n = 1524). Attitude was assessed through a validated questionnaire that was self-administered and completed anonymously. Descriptive, Student t test and the χ2 test were used to analyze findings. RESULTS The questionnaire completion rate was 94% (N = 1433), with 59% (n = 845) in favor of related living donation, 40% (n = 571) were opposed to donation, with the remaining 1% (n = 17) undecided. The following variables were related to attitude toward living donation: country of origin (P < .001), marital status (P < .001), having descendants (P = .004), educational background (P < 0.001), having had previous experience of donation and transplantation (P < .001), attitude toward deceased donation (P < .001), considering the possibility of needing a transplant (P < .001), the respondent's partner's opinion (P < .001), having considered the subject with one's family (P < .001), having carried out prosocial type activities (P < .001), the respondent's religion (P < .001), knowing that one's religion is in favor of this therapy (P < .001), concern about mutilation after donation (P < .001), and considerations of the risks of living donation (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS The attitude toward related living kidney donation of Latin American residents in Florida is not very favorable (only 59%).
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- Antonio Ríos Zambudio
- International Collaborative Donor Project ("Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante"), Murcia, Spain.,Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.,Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, IMIB-Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain.,Regional Transplant Center, Consejería de Sanidad y Consumo de la Región de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- International Collaborative Donor Project ("Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante"), Murcia, Spain.,Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.,Department of Psychology, Universidad Católica San Antonio, UCAM, Murcia, Spain
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- Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajío, León, Guanajuato, Mexico.,HGSZ No. 10 del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social Delegación, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- Transplant Coordination Center, UMAE Hospital de Especialidades Nº 25 IMSS, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Service, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, El Palmar, Servicio Murciano de Salud, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.,Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, IMIB-Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain.,Regional Transplant Center, Consejería de Sanidad y Consumo de la Región de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, IMIB-Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain.,Regional Transplant Center, Consejería de Sanidad y Consumo de la Región de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Reese PP, Allen MB, Carney C, Leidy D, Levsky S, Pendse R, Mussell AS, Bermudez F, Keddem S, Thiessen C, Rodrigue JR, Emanuel EJ. Outcomes for individuals turned down for living kidney donation. Clin Transplant 2018; 32:e13408. [DOI: 10.1111/ctr.13408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Peter P. Reese
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology; University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Renal Division; University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy; University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics at the Leonard Davis Institute; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine; Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics at the Leonard Davis Institute; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology; University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- School of Arts and Sciences; University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- School of Arts and Sciences; University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology; University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Center for Evaluation of the Patient Aligned Care Team; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery; Yale University School of Medicine; New Haven Connecticut
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- Department of Surgery; Beth Israel Deaconess, Harvard Medical School; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy; University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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Prasad GVR. Understanding the sex disparity in living kidney donation. J Eval Clin Pract 2018; 24:999-1004. [PMID: 30062839 DOI: 10.1111/jep.13015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Living donors are the preferred source of organs for kidney transplantation, which is the treatment modality of choice for end-stage kidney disease. Health care systems widely promote living kidney donation. However, women are consistently overrepresented among living donors. The reasons behind the sex-based disparity in living kidney donation remain poorly understood. Compared to women, men possess a greater amount of kidney function, and the higher deceased donation rate among men reflects their higher overall kidney quality. A plausible medical explanation for the sex-based disparity in living kidney donation includes an uncompromising emphasis on preserving donor health, with less emphasis placed on organ quality, which is the main criterion in deceased donor selection. On the other hand, consent to deceased donation is also greater in women, indicating their greater desire to donate even though fewer women actually become deceased donors. Therefore, nonmedical reasons for the sex disparity in living donation must be sought. Increased empathic distress or emotional memory; a greater sense of responsibility, urgency, and impulsiveness with increased reaction to empathy; a different body image; and a different social status may all contribute to greater living kidney donation in women. Economic inequity may be the singular explanation when personal worth links to economic worth. To better understand the sex disparity in living kidney donation, we need better data on the reasons behind both nondonation and donor rejection after evaluation in clinical practice. Nondirected living kidney donation provides unique opportunities to minimize factors such as emotional distress, empathy, and impulsiveness. More liberal acceptance criteria for donors with isolated medical abnormalities and testing legitimate donor reimbursement strategies based on actual income levels rather than a fixed amount can assist in both ascertaining the reasons behind the sex disparity in living kidney donation and increasing overall living kidney donation rates.
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- G V Ramesh Prasad
- Division of Nephrology, St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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von Zur-Mühlen B, Yamamoto S, Wadström J. Few Gender Differences in Attitudes and Experiences after Live Kidney Donation, with Minor Changes Over Time. Ann Transplant 2017; 22:773-779. [PMID: 29284769 PMCID: PMC6248298 DOI: 10.12659/aot.906129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We sought to study gender differences and differences over time with respect to demographics, relation to recipient, donor motives, and experiences of live kidney donation. MATERIAL AND METHODS In all, 455 consecutive live kidney donors, representing all of the donors at our center between 1974 and 2008 were considered for this study. There were 28 deceased donors and 14 donors who had moved abroad, leaving 413 donors; 387 (94%) agreed to participate in this study. A questionnaire was sent and the answers was analyzed for gender differences and, where relevant, for changes over time. RESULTS In all sub-periods, female donors made up the majority (55-62%), except for sibling donors (45%) and child-to-parent donors (40%). No significant gender differences were seen in perceived information given before donation. For males, it was more common that the recipient took the initiative to donate. For females, the motivation for donating was more frequently to help the recipient and because others wanted them to donate. For males, it was more common to feel a moral obligation. Post-operatively, females more frequently felt sad and experienced nausea, and more frequently felt that the donation had a positive impact on their lifes. With the introduction of minimally invasive surgical techniques, donors experienced fewer problems from the operation, with no gender difference. CONCLUSIONS Females donate more frequently than males, a difference that did not change over time. Only a few gender differences were seen in donor motives and the donation experience; however, these differences may be relevant to address the gender imbalance in kidney donations.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Transplantation Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden.,Department of Surgery/Transplantation, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Bailey PK, Ben-Shlomo Y, de Salis I, Tomson C, Owen-Smith A. Better the donor you know? A qualitative study of renal patients' views on 'altruistic' live-donor kidney transplantation. Soc Sci Med 2015; 150:104-11. [PMID: 26745864 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.12.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Revised: 11/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the UK there is a short-fall between individuals requiring a renal transplant and kidneys available for transplantation. Non-directed 'altruistic' living kidney donation has emerged as a strategy for bridging this gap between supply and demand, with the number increasing each year. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the views of potential recipients towards non-directed 'altruistic' live-donor kidney transplantation. METHODS Semi-structured interviews with 32 UK deceased-donor kidney transplant recipients were performed. Interviews explored willingness to consider directed and non-directed live-donor kidney transplants (LDKTs). Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and transcripts were analysed using the constant comparison method described in Grounded Theory. RESULTS For those not willing to accept a non-directed 'altruistic' LDKT, the following themes were identified: i) Prioritising other recipients above self; ii) Fear of acquiring an unknown donor's characteristics, and iii) Concern for the donor - unnecessary risk. For those willing to accept a non-directed 'altruistic' LDKT the following themes were identified: iv) Prioritising known above unknown persons, v) Belief that they are as deserving as other potential recipients, and vi) Advantages of a LDKT. CONCLUSIONS Drawing on 'gift exchange theory', this study contributes to our understanding of the experience of the intended recipient of a gift. The anonymity of the donor-recipient appears to be seen as a benefit of non-directed 'altruistic' live-donor transplants, freeing recipients from the obligations of the gift. However, those who feel unworthy of the 'gifted transplant' are concerned about the donor and by the lack of opportunity for direct reciprocity. Highlighting the 'reciprocal benefits' reported by donors may allow individuals whose preference is a live-donor transplant to accept one if offered. These insights provide the transplant community with targets for intervention, through which the concerns of potential recipients might be addressed.
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- Phillippa K Bailey
- School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK.
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- School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Freeman Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DN, UK
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- School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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Agerskov H, Ludvigsen MS, Bistrup C, Pedersen BD. Relieved or disappointed--experiences of accepted and rejected living kidney donors: a prospective qualitative study. J Clin Nurs 2015; 24:3519-27. [PMID: 26467258 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES To investigate the perceived experiences and considerations among potential kidney transplantation donors in relation to acceptance or rejection as donors. BACKGROUND Kidney transplantations are successfully performed in all Western countries, but the prevalence of patients waiting for organs from deceased donors far exceeds the number of organs available. This shortfall has promoted donation by living donors, who enter the donation process with feelings of hope, concern and patience to be accepted or rejected for donation. DESIGN A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach was applied in the study. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 participants. Data were interpreted and discussed in accordance with Ricoeur's theory of interpretation involving: naïve reading, structural analysis, critical interpretation and discussion. RESULTS Accepted donors experienced relief and delight. Reflections were made on being prepared for donation and on the risks involved. Relationships between donors and recipients became closer. Rejected donors experienced frustration and disappointment, including anxiety about the recipient's prospects. Rejected donors reflected on the reason for rejection, and this could include considerations about changes to their own lifestyle. Reactions from relatives had an impact on donors. CONCLUSIONS The study concluded that both the accepted and rejected donors were vulnerable and in need of attention, engagement, support and care. The study draws attention to the need for healthcare professionals to be open and sensitive to the donors' descriptions of their unique experiences of being accepted or rejected for kidney donation. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurses should be aware that dialogue with donors, including reflections on experiences, is important to reduce and alleviate vulnerability and to give the best possible support and attention, including the opportunity to promote optimal postdonation outcomes.
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- Hanne Agerskov
- Research Unit of Nursing, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark.,Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit of Nursing, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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The Expectations and Attitudes of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Toward Living Kidney Donor Transplantation. Transplantation 2015; 99:540-54. [DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000000433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Agerskov H, Bistrup C, Ludvigsen MS, Pedersen BD. Living kidney donation: considerations and decision-making. J Ren Care 2014; 40:88-95. [PMID: 24814683 DOI: 10.1111/jorc.12071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND When possible, renal transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage kidney disease. Technological developments in immunology have made it possible to perform kidney transplants between donors and recipients despite antibodies against the donor organ. This allows for a wider range of relationships between recipient and donor. We investigated experiences of, and reflections on, kidney donation among genetic and non-genetic living donors before first consultation at the transplant centre. OBJECTIVE The aim was to investigate early experiences in the process of becoming a living kidney donor (LKD). MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was conducted within a phenomenological-hermeneutic theoretical framework. Data were generated through semi-structured interviews with 18 potential donors. Data were interpreted and discussed in accordance with the Ricoeur's text interpretation theory on the three levels of naïve reading, structural analysis and critical interpretation and discussion. RESULTS Two themes emerged: the decision-making process and dilemmas in decision-making. The study identifies that the decision about donation was made in relation to one's own life, family situation and in relation to the recipient-considerations that demonstrate that a range of dilemmas can occur during the decision-making process. The desire to help was prominent and was of significance in decision-making. CONCLUSION The study provides insight and knowledge for the health care professionals to meet and involve donors' narratives in reflections about and modifications to clinical nursing practice. It is essential that health care professionals have an understanding and appreciation of the experiences and concerns among LKDs, and this can help in planning and providing individual nursing care and support to donors.
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- Hanne Agerskov
- Research Unit of Nursing, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark; Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark
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Fortin MC. Is the Canadian Legal Framework Too Restrictive and Based on False Premises? Can J Kidney Health Dis 2014; 1:8. [PMID: 25780603 PMCID: PMC4349664 DOI: 10.1186/2054-3581-1-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2014] [Accepted: 05/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Marie-Chantal Fortin
- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
- Bioethics Program, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Nephrology and Transplantation Division, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), 1560 Sherbrooke Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2L 4M1, Canada
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