Hamad Medical Corporation,
Qatar
Research Article
System Level Challenges and Resolutions in Organ Donation and Transplantation Program in Qatar
Author(s): Hassan Al-Thani, Tulika Mehta Agarwal, Rajvir Singh, Betsy Varughese, Yousuf Al-Maslamani and Ayman El-MenyarHassan Al-Thani, Tulika Mehta Agarwal, Rajvir Singh, Betsy Varughese, Yousuf Al-Maslamani and Ayman El-Menyar
Introduction: Organ donation and transplantation programs are affected by factors impacting donation decisions of individuals. These factors have been widely researched world over. However, few researches have studied the organ donation system level challenges that jeopardize the system even when prospective donors are available. It is important to understand these challenges and find appropriate resolutions for them. This qualitative study was conducted to understand the challenges and resolutions in the organ donation and transplant system of Qatar. Methodology: Eight focus group discussions were carried out with homogenous groups of health care workers working in the field of organ donation or organ transplantation in Qatar. After consenting, they were asked open ended questions by an unbiased moderator. Each session lasted for 60-90 min and .. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0991.1000178
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