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  1. Fulltext A call for knowledge and awareness with reference to organ donation among nursing students
    ABM Tofazzal Hossain, Shaila Kabir, Constance Liew Sat Lin, Fairrul Kadir, M Tanvir Hossain Parash, Sadia Choudhury Shimmi, et al.
    Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2020;16(105):48-0.
    MyJurnal
    Introduction: Role of nurses is very important in raising awareness, motivation level and increasing rate of organ donation subsequently. There are many studies on critical care nurses’ roles and education affect organ donation. Methods: A narrative literature review article of published research. Twelve published articles from ten different countries were found using different renowned online search engines. Results: Knowledge about organ donation among nursing students almost all over the world is inadequate than expectation and requirement in respective country. Marlene R et al showed that scores on the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs subscales were positively cor- related with the number of requests for tissue and organs and consents obtained (0.76); and consents obtained for tissues and consents obtained for organs (0.72). Professional education was indicated in 43% of nurses surpassing family beliefs, religion and mass media. The cognitive part (knowledge) is directly depends on non-cognitive (Aware- ness and Attitude). Findings from almost all articles suggest the need of adding organ donation topic in the nursing and medical curriculum to prepare competent nurses and health care providers for future. Conclusion: This study suggests that there is a need to integrate organ donation aspects into the educational program to prepare nurses for their roles in organ and tissue procurement as well as awareness among policy makers in this regard for the well-be- ing of our patients.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement
  2. Fulltext Are health professionals responsible for the shortage of organs from deceased donors in Malaysia?
    Abidin ZL, Ming WT, Loch A, Hilmi I, Hautmann O
    Transpl Int, 2013 Feb;26(2):187-94.
    PMID: 23199156 DOI: 10.1111/tri.12019
    The rate of organ donations from deceased donors in Malaysia is among the lowest in the world. This may be because of the passivity among health professionals in approaching families of potential donors. A questionnaire-based study was conducted amongst health professionals in two tertiary hospitals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Four hundred and sixty-two questionnaires were completed. 93.3% of health professionals acknowledged a need for organ transplantation in Malaysia. 47.8% were willing to donate their organs (with ethnic and religious differences). Factors which may be influencing the shortage of organs from deceased donors include: nonrecognition of brainstem death (38.5%), no knowledge on how to contact the Organ Transplant Coordinator (82.3%), and never approaching families of a potential donor (63.9%). There was a general attitude of passivity in approaching families of potential donors and activating transplant teams among many of the health professionals. A misunderstanding of brainstem death and its definition hinder identification of a potential donor. Continuing medical education and highlighting the role of the Organ Transplant Coordinator, as well as increasing awareness of the public through religion and the media were identified as essential in improving the rate of organ donations from deceased donors in Malaysia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement/methods*
  3. Verifying measurements of residual calcium content in demineralised cortical bone
    Ariffin AF, Yusof N, Mohd S, Rahman SA, Ramalingam S, Mansor A, et al.
    Cell Tissue Bank, 2019 Dec;20(4):527-534.
    PMID: 31456097 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-019-09785-4
    Calcium contents of demineralised human cortical bone determined by titrimetric assay and atomic absorption spectrophotometry technique were verified by comparing to neutron activation analysis which has high recovery of more than 90%. Conversion factors determined from the comparison is necessary to correct the calcium content for each technique. Femurs from cadaveric donors were cut into cortical rings and demineralised in 0.5 M hydrochloric acid for varying immersion times. Initial calcium content in the cortical bone measured by titration was 4.57%, only 21% of the measurement by neutron activation analysis; while measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometer was 13.4%, only 61% of neutron activation analysis. By comparing more readings with the measurements by neutron activation analysis with 93% recovery, a conversion factor of 4.83 was verified and applied for the readings by titration and 1.45 for atomic absorption spectrophotometer in calculating the correct calcium contents. The residual calcium content started to reduce after the cortical bone was demineralised in hydrochloric acid for 8 h and reduced to 13% after 24 h. Using the linear relationship, the residual calcium content could be reduced to less than 8% after immersion in hydrochloric acid for 40 h. Atomic absorption spectrophotometry technique is the method of choice for calcium content determination as it is more reliable compared to titrimetric assay.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement
  4. Fulltext Awareness and knowledge on eye donation among university students
    Bharti MK, Reddy SC, Tajunisah I, Ali NA
    Med J Malaysia, 2009 Mar;64(1):41-5.
    PMID: 19852320 MyJurnal
    Four hundred (400) students studying first year Medicine, Dentistry, Laboratory Technology, Pharmacy, Biomedicine and Bioengineering degree courses in the University of Malaya were assessed on their awareness and knowledge on eye donation using an open ended questionnaire. The majority of the students (344, 86%) in this study were aware about eye donation; the awareness was higher in biomedical (77.1%) and medical students (76.7%) compared to the others (55.9%-70.7%). One hundred and eight students (27%) were willing to donate their eyes. Most of the students (376, 94%) did not know about any eye bank in Malaysia. One hundred and sixty (40%) students were aware that whole eye can be removed from the donor and 101 (25.25%) were aware that the cornea can be removed separately. However, only 121 (30.25%) knew that donated eyes were used for corneal grafting. More than half of the students (231, 57.7%) did not know that the donor eye could be stored before transplantation. The results of this study indicate that there is a need to educate the young adults in our society about corneal transplantation so that they can in turn motivate other members of society and their own family members to become eye donors, thus facilitating the availability of donor corneas for corneal transplantation in Malaysia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement*
  5. Rights of patients: comparative perspectives from five countries
    Blum JD, Talib N, Carstens P, Nasser M, Tomkin D, McAuley A
    Med Law, 2003;22(3):451-71.
    PMID: 14626880
    Recognition and articulation of patient rights are core issues in the medical jurisprudence of most nations. While the nature of rights in medical care may vary from country to country, reflecting the idiosyncrasies of domestic law and health delivery, there are commonalities in this area of law that cut across borders. This paper presents five case studies in the patient rights area from Malaysia, Ireland, South Africa, Indonesia and the United States, respectively. The case discussions range from ongoing and fundamental concerns over broad patient rights issues, such as access to health care and informed consent, to rights concerns of those suffering from HIV/AIDS, to a novel consideration over ethical and legal issues concerning ownership of infant organs. It is the hope of the authors that individually, and collectively, the cases will provide helpful insights into this core area of medical law.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement/legislation & jurisprudence
  6. Cadaveric organ donation at University Hospital Kuala Lumpur
    Chen TP, Teo SM, Tan JC, Koh SN, Ambalavanar N, Tan SY
    Transplant Proc, 2000 Nov;32(7):1809-10.
    PMID: 11119946
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement/organization & administration*
  7. Fulltext Healthcare System Impact on Deceased Organ Donation and Transplantation: A Comparison Between the Top 10 Organ Donor Countries With 4 Countries in Southeast Asia
    Cowie S, Choy SH, Shah DM, Gomez MP, Yoong BK, Koong JK
    Transpl Int, 2023;36:11233.
    PMID: 37711402 DOI: 10.3389/ti.2023.11233
    The need for organ donation is constantly increasing. Some countries have made improvements, while others, such as countries in Southeast Asia (SEA), have some of the lowest rates of deceased donors (pmp). This review aims to compare 14 countries with regards to many variables related to healthcare systems. Countries leading in deceased organ donation spend more on health and education, which is associated with increased potential for deceased organ donation. Out-of-pocket expenditure, is also associated with a decrease in deceased organ donation. Countries in SEA are lacking in healthcare resources such as workforce and materials, which are both necessary for a successful transplant program. Most countries in SEA have an excellent foundation for successful organ donation systems, including proper legislation, government support, and brain death laws along with an overall acceptance of brain death diagnosis. Priorities should include improving coordination, donor identification, and healthcare worker education. Countries in SEA have a lot of potential to increase deceased organ donation, especially by investing in healthcare and education. There is no one size fits all for organ donation programs and countries in SEA should focus on their strengths and take cultural differences into consideration when planning interventions.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement*
  8. Demographics of healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitude toward deceased organ donation: Survey of critical care areas in a tertiary hospital
    Foong JW, Ong JS, Oo WL, Hossain MM, Baskaran ND, Haron H, et al.
    Med J Malaysia, 2019 04;74(2):109-115.
    PMID: 31079120
    INTRODUCTION: Organ donation rate in Malaysia is amongst the lowest in the World. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in critical care areas play an important role in the deceased organ donation (DOD) process. This study seeks to identify the demographics of HCPs working in the critical care areas and their knowledge and attitudes toward the DOD process.

    METHOD: A cross-sectional survey on the demographics, knowledge and attitudes of the doctors and nurses working in critical care areas was undertaken by the random sampling method, using a validated, structured questionnaire. HCP's knowledge and attitudes towards brain death (BD), DOD, organ transplantation (OT), and possession of organ donor card were compared against their demographics.

    RESULTS: Four hundred and twelve (72.9%) out of the total 565 HCPs in critical care areas responded of whom 163 (39.6%) were doctors and 249 (60.4%) were nurses. After adjusting for other factors, department of work and profession were highly correlated with the overall knowledge score (p<0.001 and p=0.003 respectively) and knowledge about BD (p<0.001 and p=0.013 respectively). HCPs from the neurosurgical intensive care unit (p<0.001) and doctors (p<0.001) had higher mean knowledge scores compared to their counterparts. Profession was most significantly correlated with having a positive attitude towards BD (p<0.001) and OT (p<0.001).

    CONCLUSION: Department, profession and ethnicity were the demographic characteristics that correlated with knowledge and attitudes of HCPs on organ donation. Efforts to improve DOD rates in Malaysia should include targeted interventions to address the knowledge and attitudes of HCPs working in critical care areas.

    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement/statistics & numerical data*
  9. Requirements for the development of a hand transplantation program
    Gordon CR, Siemionow M
    Ann Plast Surg, 2009 Sep;63(3):262-73.
    PMID: 19692900 DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e31818d45e9
    Since 1998, 42 hand transplants in 30 patients have been performed in countries such as France, United States, China, Austria, Malaysia, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Spain, and Germany. Now, with recent improvements in immunosuppression, the clinical applicability may expand and the ethical obstacles may soon be overcome, allowing multiple US institutions to perform hand allotransplantation. The main purpose of this article is to facilitate access to pertinent details in regards to hand transplantation, such as donor/recipient selection criteria, immunosuppressive therapies, and associated complications. It is a comprehensive literature review compiled from published reports from multiple hand transplant programs throughout the world. Due to its inherent complexity, hand transplantation should only be attempted at institutions within the US capable of orchestrating a specialized multidisciplinary team, and each institution's protocol should be extremely detailed and individualized.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement/organization & administration
  10. Fulltext National Transplant Registry
    Hooi LS, Lela Yasmin M
    Med J Malaysia, 2008 Sep;63 Suppl C:9-12.
    PMID: 19230241
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement/statistics & numerical data*
  11. Knowledge, attitude and factors influencing public willingness towards organ donation among hospital patients and relatives in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
    Ismail ASB, Lim KG, Mahadevan DT
    Med J Malaysia, 2020 05;75(3):260-265.
    PMID: 32467542
    BACKGROUND: Malaysia continues to have a very low cadaveric organ donation rate of 0.48 per million population. The aim of this paper is to assess the attitude, beliefs and knowledge of patients and relatives at three different hospitals in Negeri Sembilan towards organ donation to increase the acceptability of organ transplant.

    METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study with convenient sampling was carried out Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar, Hospital Port Dickson and Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Najihah in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The participants answered a questionnaire regarding the source of their information about organ donation, their knowledge about brain death and willingness to donate. The association between variables was tested using chi-squared test or Fischer's exact test as appropriate.

    RESULTS: A total of 385 individuals completed the survey of whom 134 (35%) were willing to donate their organs upon death and 25(19%) were registered donors. Higher educational level (41%), age 30 and below (42%) and people who attended organ donation awareness campaigns (60%) were more willing to donate their organs. Correct understanding of brain death was associated with willingness to be an organ donor. The commonest reason cited for unwillingness to donate was opposition from family members.

    CONCLUSION: Marital status, religion, source of knowledge and occupation are significant factors in willingness to donate organs among Malaysians. Lower age and higher educational level were positive factors towards organ donation. Direct personal contact through awareness campaigns, family and friends has a potential for greater positive impact on organ donation.

    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement*
  12. Organ transplantation in Malaysia: a need for a comprehensive legal regime
    Kassim PN
    Med Law, 2005 Mar;24(1):173-89.
    PMID: 15887621
    Organ transplantation has become increasingly routine as a means of saving and improving the quality of lives of thousands of people each year. However, transplant activity is increasingly constrained by the shortage of organs. The major impediment in procuring organs for transplant in Malaysia is the lack of cadaveric donors. The lack of cadaveric donors has encouraged patients to go to countries like India and China to purchase organs especially kidneys for transplantation. The inadequacies of the existing Malaysian Human Tissues Act 1974 has also contributed to this problem. For instance, the word 'tissue" is not defined under the Act. This raises complex and ethical questions as to the scope of the definition for "tissue". There is also no definition of "the person lawfully in possession of the body." This is significant as he is the person who is empowered by the Act to authorise removal of tissue. Further, there is also no articulation of a hierarchy of relatives who are deemed the next of kin. In a situation involving a large number of relatives, asserting different opinions, this may pose a problem. The articulation of a priority list is particularly difficult in Malaysia as it is a multi-cultural society where the hierarchy of relatives with the right to claim decision-making powers may vary in different cultures. Furthermore, there is also a pressing need for a legislation to ensure that the rights of potential live donors are protected. At the moment, the Human Tissues Act 1974 only relates to cadaveric donors whereas live donors fall within the purview of the common law. The system of "opting out" should be considered in Malaysia whereby every individual is presumed to be a donor unless he or she registers an objection. But this system can only be fair if every person in the community is given notice of the law and understands its implications. For the system to work, there must also exist a simple and effective way of registering objections. There is a need for continuous intensive public education and counselling. A nationally co-ordinated mechanism must be in place to ensure effectiveness of identifying potential donors and recipients.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement/legislation & jurisprudence*
  13. Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver clinical practice guidelines on liver transplantation
    Kim DS, Yoon YI, Kim BK, Choudhury A, Kulkarni A, Park JY, et al.
    Hepatol Int, 2024 Apr;18(2):299-383.
    PMID: 38416312 DOI: 10.1007/s12072-023-10629-3
    Liver transplantation is a highly complex and challenging field of clinical practice. Although it was originally developed in western countries, it has been further advanced in Asian countries through the use of living donor liver transplantation. This method of transplantation is the only available option in many countries in the Asia-Pacific region due to the lack of deceased organ donation. As a result of this clinical situation, there is a growing need for guidelines that are specific to the Asia-Pacific region. These guidelines provide comprehensive recommendations for evidence-based management throughout the entire process of liver transplantation, covering both deceased and living donor liver transplantation. In addition, the development of these guidelines has been a collaborative effort between medical professionals from various countries in the region. This has allowed for the inclusion of diverse perspectives and experiences, leading to a more comprehensive and effective set of guidelines.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement*
  14. Fulltext Socio-economic factors are the main factors affecting organ donation
    Li M, Li H, Azar AS
    Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992), 2023;69(10):e20230940.
    PMID: 37820179 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20230940
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement*
  15. Fulltext Organ donation: a case for a "presumed consent" law in Malaysia?
    Lim KG
    Med J Malaysia, 1999 Jun;54(2):285-6.
    PMID: 10972047
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement*
  16. Fulltext Awareness, attitude and willingness regards cadaveric organ donation and awaness of brain death among Sarawakians in Kuching, Malaysia
    Lim KG, Tan AS, Wong SC, Tee EG, Burud IA
    Ceylon Med J, 2022 Nov 30;67(3):113-120.
    PMID: 37933994 DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v67i3.9699
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement*
  17. Factors Influencing Attitude Toward Organ and Tissue Donation Among Patients in Primary Clinic, Sabah, Malaysia
    Lim KJ, Cheng TTJ, Jeffree MS, Hayati F, Cheah PK, Nee KO, et al.
    Transplant Proc, 2020 Apr;52(3):680-686.
    PMID: 32146022 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.01.007
    INTRODUCTION: Worldwide, the gap between organ supply and demand has widened over the years. Malaysia has one of the lowest deceased organ donation rates. Success rate of organ or tissue procurement depends on not only the approach rate by health care providers but also the awareness among the public, whereby it can be a platform for family initiation of organ donation. The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge of and determine the factors influencing attitude toward organ and tissue donation among patients in a primary clinic.

    METHODS: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out. Self-administered questionnaires were given to 400 patients who registered at an outpatient clinic in April 2018. Convenience sampling was applied.

    RESULTS: Monthly income, education level, occupation, and knowledge level are significantly associated with attitude of the respondents toward organ and tissue donation. Occupation influenced attitude toward organ donation. Knowledge of organ donation and brain death both significantly affected attitude toward organ donation.

    CONCLUSION: The greater the knowledge of organ donation and brain death, the more positive impression or attitude toward organ donation. Education level and income are the main predictors that influence attitude toward organ donation. Hence, it is important for public health units to promote and deliver public education on organ donation, change public misconceptions, and work parallel with hospitals to increase organ donation rates in Sabah.

    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement*
  18. Fulltext Low organ donation rate in Malaysia: a survey
    Makmor T, Abdillah N, Raja Noriza RA, Nurulhuda MS, Sook-Lu Y, Soo-Kun L, et al.
    JUMMEC, 2014;17(1):14-17.
    MyJurnal
    Organ shortage is a major concern in many countries. The objective of this paper was to investigate the factors that contribute to the low quantity of organ donation in Malaysia. The 1311 respondents in this survey came from the three main ethnic groups in Malaysia (Malay, Chinese and Indian). The survey was based on these components: The reason for not pledging to become a donor; the reason of refusing to become a donor; and whether non-fungible incentive would influence decision. The lack of information and trust were the factors that influenced the respondents to remain apathetic to organ donation. The results denote that people are unlikely to become a donor even if non-fungible incentive were provided to them. Thus, it is important for the government bodies to evaluate the programme and strategies of public education in relation to organ donation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement
  19. Fulltext Family response to presume consent system on organ donation from a review of literature
    Makmor Tumin, Khaled Tafran, Nurul Huda Mohd Satar
    International e-Journal of Science, Medicine & Education, 2015;9(3):20-26.
    MyJurnal
    Most countries around the world have experienced a shortage in organs needed for transplantation. Organ donation performance is widely attributed to two important factors: the legislation and the role of the family. Thus, this literature review aims to examine the willingness of people for organ donation while highlighting the importance of having a presumed consent system.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement
  20. Fulltext Attendance and institutional facilities of long-term kidney donors follow-up
    Makmor, T, Raja Noriza, RA, NurulHuda, MS, Sook-Lu, Y, Soo-Kun, L, Kok-Peng, N, et al.
    JUMMEC, 2016;19(1):1-6.
    MyJurnal
    Introduction:
    Living donation is an important source for organs transplantation in Malaysia. This study aims to investigate
    the Malaysian living donors’ follow-up attendance, their preferences on medical-institutional facilities, and
    the financial circumstances pertaining to the follow-up costs
    Materials and Methods:
    Primary data were collected through a survey of 80 living donors who made their donation at the University
    of Malaya Medical Center (UMMC) between 1991 and 2012.
    Results:
    Out total of 178 donors, only 111 were reachable and 80 of them participated in the survey (72%). The findings
    revealed that most of the donors (71.2%) attend the follow-up regularly. Nevertheless, donors seem to neglect
    the importance of follow-up as they consider themselves healthy (28.9%) or consider the follow-up as being
    troublesome (28.9%). Most donors (67.5%) are not in favour of being treated as patients, but prefer to be
    monitored under donor registry (88.8%) and getting their health service in special clinics for donors (80%).
    The majority of the donors fund the follow-up costs themselves (32.4%), while 25% of the donors’ follow-up
    costs were funded by family members. Among those donors without income and those of low-income (84.8%
    of respondents), 60.3% believe that the follow-up costs should be borne by the government.
    Conclusions:
    Based on the findings, it is therefore suggested that the government provides all living donors with proper
    free health service through donor registry and donor clinics. Adequate care has to be given to the donors to
    pre-empt any unforeseen health complications due to the organ donation surgical procedures.
    Matched MeSH terms: Tissue and Organ Procurement
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