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Parents' attitudes towards children's transplantology

Olga Paulina Sawicka1, Anita Helena Kocięba-Łaciak1,2, Dominik Gałuszka2

  • 1Health Science Institute, Cavalry Witold Pilecki State University of Małopolska in Oswiecim, Oswiecim, Poland.

Archives of Medical Science : AMS
|February 28, 2024
PubMed

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Parents generally hold positive views on pediatric transplantation decisions. This study highlights the need for increased social education and psychological support for families involved in pediatric organ donation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Transplantology

Background:

  • Pediatric transplantation is a complex and sensitive area.
  • Organ donation from deceased children involves delicate family processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze parental opinions regarding pediatric transplantology.
  • To understand parent attitudes towards pediatric organ donation decisions.

Main Methods:

  • A survey questionnaire was utilized.
  • The study employed an electronic Google form for data collection.
  • 203 respondents participated in the survey.

Main Results:

  • Parental attitudes towards making transplant decisions were predominantly positive.
  • Factors such as parents' education, age, and the number of children did not significantly influence their attitudes towards pediatric transplantology.

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear need for enhanced public education on pediatric transplantation.
  • Improved access to professional psychological support is crucial for pediatric patients and their caregivers.
Abstract

Keywords:
attitudesparentspediatric transplantology

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