In:
Xenotransplantation, Wiley, Vol. 21, No. 1 ( 2014-01), p. 84-90
Abstract:
Xenotransplantation is still a long way from becoming a clinical reality. However, in an emergency situation, it could be used as a bridge for replacing vital organs until the arrival of a human organ. To analyze the attitude toward xenotransplantation among hospital personnel from several hospitals in S pain and L atin A merica. Methods A random sample stratified according to the type of hospital and job category (n = 2618) in 10 hospitals in three different countries: S pain (n = 821), M exico (n = 1595), and C uba (n = 202). A validated questionnaire ( PCID —XenoTx Rios) was self‐administered and completed anonymously by the respondents. Results If the results of xenotransplantation were similar to those achieved using human donor organs, 61% (n = 1591) of the respondents would be in favor, while 9% (n = 234) would be against and 30% (n = 793) would be unsure. The analysis of the variables affecting attitude toward xenotransplantation revealed that attitude varied according to the country of reference and was more favorable among personnel in C uban hospitals (70% a favor) than in S panish (57%) and M exican ones (62%; P = 0.000). However, these differences are mainly determined by job category with the physicians having the most favorable attitude. The ancillary staff, in contrast, had the least favorable attitude (76 vs. 51% respectively; P = 0.000). Of the remaining variables, attitude is significantly related to variables connected to human donation: attitude toward the different kinds of human organ donation (deceased [P 〈 0.001] and living [P 〈 0.001]), the possibility of needing a transplant oneself in the future (P 〈 0.001), and attitude toward donating the organs of a deceased family member (P = 0.004). Conclusions A third of healthcare personnel from several hospitals are not in favor of xenotransplantation. It is necessary to provide more information about the matter, especially in hospitals where there is a preclinical xenotransplantation program or where there is access to one, such as in the hospitals in this study.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0908-665X
,
1399-3089
DOI:
10.1111/xen.2014.21.issue-1
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2011995-1
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