Translating Knowledge About Organ and Tissue Donation Using Webinars: An Exploratory Study In Italy

Area of Science:

• Transplantation Science
• Public Health Education
• Bioethics

Background:

• Organ transplantation is a critical treatment for end-stage organ failure.
• Public knowledge and attitudes significantly impact organ and tissue donation consent rates.
• Understanding population perspectives is key to promoting donation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the effectiveness of a webinar as a knowledge translation tool.
• To evaluate the impact on the Italian population's knowledge and attitudes regarding organ and tissue donation.
• To explore an alternative to traditional in-person training methods.

Main Methods:

• An interventional study design was employed.
• A 120-minute webinar was delivered by experienced professionals.
• Participant satisfaction, perceived knowledge, and attitudes were evaluated post-webinar.

Main Results:

• The webinar intervention was rated as satisfactory by participants.
• Significant improvements were observed in perceived knowledge and attitudes towards organ donation.
• The intervention positively influenced the propensity to donate organs and tissues.

Conclusions:

• A concise webinar effectively enhanced understanding and positive attitudes towards organ donation.
• Webinars serve as a valuable knowledge translation tool, promoting a culture of donation.
• This method offers a viable alternative to in-person training for specialized health topics.