The factors influencing organ donation: a review of the research.
Transplantation of organs has become the treatment of choice for many conditions, yet there remains a worldwide shortage of donor organs. This paper reviews the factors which influence organ procurement. It concentrates on the public's and the professional's attitudes and examines the potential role research could play in overcoming these difficulties and thus increasing donor referrals.
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University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D006801:Humans; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012106:Research; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom