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Bone Tissue Donation: Tendency and Hurdles
S El Hage1, M J Dos Santos1, E L de Moraes2
1School of Nursing, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Transplantation Proceedings
|March 28, 2018
Summary
Bone tissue donation rates in Sao Paulo show a significant increasing trend from 2001-2016. However, the overall percentage of bone donations remains low, failing to meet patient demand.
Area of Science:
- Transplantation Science
- Public Health
- Organ Procurement
Background:
- Bone tissue donation is crucial for therapeutic interventions.
- Understanding donation trends is vital for meeting patient needs.
- This study examines bone donation in brain death cases in Sao Paulo.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the percentage of bone tissue donation among brain death donors.
- To analyze the trend in bone donation rates from 2001 to 2016.
- To identify factors influencing bone donation rates.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective quantitative study design.
- Analysis of Organ and Tissue Donation Term data (2001-2016).
- Logistic regression model to assess donation odds over time.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant increase in the trend of bone donation was observed (P < .001).
- The odds ratio greater than 1 indicates an increased donation rate.
- Despite the upward trend, the overall percentage of bone donations remains low.
Conclusions:
- A positive growth trend in bone tissue donation exists.
- Current donation rates are insufficient to meet patient demand.
- Educational campaigns may need to better emphasize bone tissue donation to improve consent rates.
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