Medical Students' Knowledge About Organ Transplantation: A South African Perspective

Sobnach, Sanju; Borkum, Megan; Hoffman, R.; Muller, Elmi; McCurdie, F; Millar, Alastair J. W.; Numanoglu, Alp; Kahn, Delawir

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.08.036

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“…In the present study, the mean response rate was 42.5% of the students, which was higher than the study of Galvão et al, (13) (32%), which analyzed students from a public medical school in São Paulo, and higher than a South African study (14) (30%) with a similar objective.…”

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Brain death and tissue and organ transplantation: the understanding of medical students

Reis¹,

Gomes²,

Pimenta³

et al. 2013

Revista Brasileira De Terapia Intensiva

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ObjectiveTo evaluate the level of knowledge of medical students about transplantation and brain death. MethodsAn anonymous self-administered questionnaire answered by medical students from the first through the sixth year that was based on information from the Associação Brasileira de Transplante de Órgãos e Tecidos, the Registro Brasileiro de Transplantes and the resolution that defines the criteria for brain death. ResultsOf the 677 medical students asked, 310 (45.8%) agreed to answer the questionnaire. In total, 22 (7.0%) subjects were excluded. Of the students who participated, 41.3% reported having already attended a class on organ transplantation and 33% on brain death; 9.7% felt able to diagnose brain death (p<0.01); only 66.8% indicated the kidney as the most transplanted solid organ in Brazil. ConclusionThe level of knowledge of medical students at this institution regarding brain death and transplantation is limited, which may be the result of an inadequate approach during medical school.

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confidence: 81%

Brain death and tissue and organ transplantation: the understanding of medical students

Reis¹,

Gomes²,

Pimenta³

et al. 2013

Revista Brasileira De Terapia Intensiva

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“…Clinical years constitute the last three yr of training where students rotate through different departments at our university‐affiliated hospitals. A previously validated self‐administered anonymous questionnaire was distributed to all medical students without prior notice (9). Questions were structured into three sections evaluating: (i) demographic and social data (age, gender, marital status, race, religion, and schooling), (ii) attitude toward organ transplantation and (iii) beliefs about organ transplantation.…”

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“…Thus, our future physicians must be equipped with the appropriate knowledge and skills to initiate the organ procurement process. We have already emphasized the importance of formal transplantation training in the current medical curriculum at the University of Cape Town because of the low levels of knowledge among our students regarding the subject (9). As the attitudes and beliefs of our future doctors are essential factors for creating an environment conducive for organ donation by families, we believe that education strategies should address the current behavioral patterns of our medical students toward transplantation.…”

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Attitudes and beliefs of South African medical students toward organ transplantation

Sobnach

Borkum

Millar

et al. 2011

Clinical Transplantation

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The aim of this study was to assess and analyse the attitudes and beliefs of medical students regarding organ donation, procurement, and transplantation. Medical students at the University of Cape Town were prospectively surveyed using a self-administered questionnaire. There were 346 study participants; the mean age was 21 (range 18-33) yr, 38% were male and 62% was female. Only 8% of respondents were registered donors; clinical and white students constituted the majority of this group. Of the 315 "non-donors," the main reason for not donating was "I have not really thought about organ donation" (59%). Most students (91%) would accept an artificial organ; and 87% and 52% of students would accept human and animal organs respectively. Muslim students (11%, p<0.05) and those who believe in an after-life or reincarnation (18%, p=0.00) were less willing to accept human or animal organs. About 95% of respondents stated that they would like to learn more about transplantation and would keep information about it in their practice but only 18% of respondents knew where to find information for potential donors and recipients. Most students have a favorable attitude toward organ transplantation; religion and belief systems impact on willingness to receive organs.

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“…To increase the breadth and diversity within the applicant pool, various other medical specialties have utilized electives to engender interest in their respective fields . However, there is currently a lack of evidence on the efficacy of transplant surgery‐specific electives in informing students about and altering their perceptions of transplant surgery and organ donation …”

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“…8,9 However, there is currently a lack of evidence on the efficacy of transplant surgery-specific electives in informing students about and altering their perceptions of transplant surgery and organ donation. 10,11 To provide preclinical medical students with early exposure to transplant surgery, our institution created an "Organ Procurement Experience" elective, which allows preclinical medical students to attend a deceased donor organ procurement. The goals of this experience are to offset limitations of a traditional curriculum and give medical students a more informed perspective about transplant surgery and organ donation.…”

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The effect of an organ procurement experience on preclinical medical student perceptions of transplant surgery

Feinstein

Marcus

Amara

et al. 2019

Clinical Transplantation

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Transplant surgery is a predominantly male specialty with high burnout rates. There are currently limited data regarding how programs can attract a diverse applicant pool to the field of transplant surgery. This study evaluated the effect of an Organ Procurement Experience elective on preclinical medical students' perceptions of transplant surgery in a prospective, longitudinal study. Preclinical medical students were anonymously surveyed before and after attending a deceased donor organ procurement. Questions focused on the following themes: Personal Beliefs, Personal/Professional Life, Diversity, and Gender Equality. Responses were rated on a five‐point Likert scale. Ninety‐nine and 45 students completed pre/post‐procurement survey, respectively. Post‐procurement responses demonstrated increased education about the field (2.1/5 vs 3.89/5, P < 0.001) and perceptions of the personalities and collegiality between surgeons (3.06/5 vs 3.73/5, P = 0.005). Post‐procurement, women were less likely to feel that female transplant surgeons are treated differently (3.98/5 vs. 3.45/5, P < 0.017). Post‐procurement, 19% agreed that transplant surgeons have a high quality of life. One percent of respondents felt the current gender distribution in transplant surgery is satisfactory. The Organ Procurement Experience significantly improved preclinical students’ perceptions of the field. However, there remains a strong concern about quality of life and gender diversity within the field.

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Medical Students' Knowledge About Organ Transplantation: A South African Perspective

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Brain death and tissue and organ transplantation: the understanding of medical students

Brain death and tissue and organ transplantation: the understanding of medical students

Attitudes and beliefs of South African medical students toward organ transplantation

The effect of an organ procurement experience on preclinical medical student perceptions of transplant surgery

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