The focus group has gained considerable popularity as a means of gathering qualitative
data in nursing research. This paper examines some of the methodological issues raised by …

Background. Transplantation is the treatment of choice for organ failure, but a worldwide
shortage of suitable organs exists. We conducted a systematic review of qualitative studies …

Religious concerns may be an important reason why patients decline listing for a renal
transplant. These issues may be equally, or even more, important when live donation is …

Background. The communication of probabilistic outcomes is an essential aspect of shared
medical decision making. Methods. The authors conducted a qualitative study using focus …

Claims about religion, spirituality, and health have recently appeared with increasing
frequency, in both the popular media and professional journals. These claims have asserted …

Background Many individuals are unwilling to become posthumous organ donors, resulting
in a disparity between the supply and demand for organ transplants. A meta-synthesis of the …

The worldwide shortage of organs for transplantation makes it important to understand why
some oppose donation. Attitudes vary with religion and ethnicity. Accordingly, we undertook …

Abstract Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Telangana, Maharashtra, Kerala, Chandigarh, Karnataka,
National Capital Territory of Delhi, and Rajasthan are states and union territories having …

Objectives. A systematic review and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative research were
undertaken to examine attitudes to deceased donation and registration as an organ donor …

The desperate need for organ donors in the United States could be filled if every person
eligible became an organ donor. Unfortunately, few organ donation campaigns exist, and …