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Level of acceptance of a clinical solid organ xenotransplantation program among personnel in organ transplant-related services in Spanish, Mexican, and Cuban hospital centers.
Ríos, A; Martínez-Alarcón, L; Ayala-García, M A; Sebastián, M J; Abdo-Cuza, A; López-Navas, A; López-López, A; Ramírez, E J; Muñoz, G; Camacho, A; Suárez-López, J; Castellanos, R; Rodríguez, J S; Martínez, M A; Nieto, A; Ramis, G; Ramírez, P; Parrilla, P.
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  • Ríos A; Departamento de Cirugía, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Servicio Murciano de Salud, Murcia, España.
Transplant Proc ; 42(1): 222-7, 2010.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20172316
INTRODUCTION: Xenotransplantation is far from becoming a clinical reality. However, in vital organs it could be used as a bridge until a human organ becomes available, in an emergency situation. We analyzed the attitude toward xenotransplantation among personnel in transplant-related services in several hospitals in Spain and Latin America. METHODS: A random sample stratified by type of service and job category (n = 738), in transplant-related services (procurement units, transplant units, and transplant patient follow-up units) was examined in eight hospital centers from three different countries: Spain (n = 349), Mexico (n = 269), and Cuba (n = 120). A self-administered validated questionnaire was completed anonymously. RESULTS: Based on the assumption that all the results of xenotransplantation were similar to those achieved with human donors, most respondents [66% (n = 484)] would be in favor. The employees from Cuban centers had the most favorable attitudes (72% in favor), followed by the Spanish (64%) and the Mexicans (61%; P = .013). However, the differences were mainly determined by job category: Physicians showed the most favorable attitudes and auxiliary staff the least (67% vs 40%; P = .010). Attitudes were significantly related to beliefs about different types of human donation [deceased (P < .001) and living (P < .001)], the possibility of needing a transplant for oneself (P < .001), and a favorable attitude toward donating the organs of a deceased family member (P = .004). CONCLUSIONS: Currently, a third of health care employees working in transplant-related services are not in favor of xenotransplantation. More information should be provided about the subject, especially in centers with preclinical xenotransplantation programs.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Recursos Humanos em Hospital / Transplante Heterólogo Tipo de estudo: Qualitative_research Aspecto: Implementation_research Limite: Animals / Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: Caribe / Cuba / Europa / Mexico Idioma: En Revista: Transplant Proc Ano de publicação: 2010 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Recursos Humanos em Hospital / Transplante Heterólogo Tipo de estudo: Qualitative_research Aspecto: Implementation_research Limite: Animals / Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: Caribe / Cuba / Europa / Mexico Idioma: En Revista: Transplant Proc Ano de publicação: 2010 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Estados Unidos