Attitude of the Omani Population Toward Organ Transplantation

A Review of Potential Muslim Organ Donors' Perspectives on Solid Organ Donation: Lessons for Nurses in Clinical Practice

“…Only 50% of the Omani participants knew that Islam allows cadaveric organ donation and would accept cadaveric organ donation. Fewer (30%) were willing to donate organs after death (Mohsin et al., ). This study highlights the importance of family (relatives and friends), legal requirements (commercial transplantation), and individual interpretation of teachings and principles of Islam (knowledge vs. accepting cadaveric donation) as key aspects that influence potential Muslim organ donors' perspectives and decisions on organ donation.…”

Futility Versus Acceptability of the Use of Grafts Taken From End of Line in the National Organ-Sharing Network

“…Older donor livers tend to be smaller and darker-colored and may have developed fibrous thickening of the capsule [18]. Older donors also have an increased incidence of steatosis [14,19], which may potentiate cold preservation injury [15]. Therefore, short ischemia times may be important in elderly donors.…”

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“…18 In Oman, almost all transplants are from living related donors, despite permission from religious and legal authorities to use deceased donors. 19 The level and standard of transplant in Islamic countries display a heterogenous appearance. Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia have a developed organ procurement and organ distribution systems and have considerable experience in transplant activities.…”