Abstract
Background In Oman, the first liver transplant was performed at the Royal Hospital (RH) in September 2017. Since then, thirteen cases have been operated on at the RH. All of these cases were living-donor liver transplants (LDLT), and the remaining cases were treated in India with a total of approximately 193 recipients. To provide an in-depth overview of donor experiences, challenges, and perceptions, a cross-sectional study was conducted. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at one tertiary hospital in 2019. The survey was designed to collect data composed of closed and open-ended questions to reveal a thorough knowledge of the topic. Results A total of 50 of 120 donors responded to the survey with male dominance in the sample (68%) and 64% were aged 28 to 38 years. 66% of the respondents came to know about the donation through hospital staff. Interestingly, respondents (n = 8/12) who reported that fear of operation is the cause that prevents people from donating are among the male gender, while more men believe that the main cause is lack of knowledge. 90% of the respondents felt satisfied after donation. More men reported ambiguous feelings before donation. Moreover, married donors reported ambiguous feelings before donation (p = 0.008). The younger age group reported anxiety and doubt as a challenge through their donation experience. Conclusion This study revealed that donors have a positive feeling after donating as they have saved a life, as well as being empowered by family and community. The donors encourage individuals to donate a portion of their liver. Some crucial questions arose, such as anxiety before surgery, ambiguous feelings before surgery, and fatigue after surgery. These findings underscore the importance of a holistic approach that would enable donors to be well informed prior to surgery.
Highlights
Since liver transplant was first performed by omas Starlz in 1963 [1], it has become a life-saving treatment option for patients suffering from terminal liver disease [2]
Two-thirds of the respondents became aware of the donation through hospital staff, with no significant difference between gender, age group, or relationship to the patient (Table 2). e majority of the respondents (28; 56%) are aware that 60–65% of their liver is taken to the donation with no significant difference in relation to their educational level (p 0.758)
The study participants were positive for organ donation as a result of death. ese findings are documented as the donation is considered to be a positive experience [5, 6]
Summary
Since liver transplant was first performed by omas Starlz in 1963 [1], it has become a life-saving treatment option for patients suffering from terminal liver disease [2]. In Oman, the first liver transplant was performed at the Royal Hospital (RH) in September 2017. Thirteen cases have been operated on at the RH All of these cases were living-donor liver transplants (LDLT), and the remaining cases were treated in India with a total of approximately 193 recipients. Respondents (n 8/12) who reported that fear of operation is the cause that prevents people from donating are among the male gender, while more men believe that the main cause is lack of knowledge. More men reported ambiguous feelings before donation. Married donors reported ambiguous feelings before donation (p 0.008). Is study revealed that donors have a positive feeling after donating as they have saved a life, as well as being empowered by family and community Conclusion. is study revealed that donors have a positive feeling after donating as they have saved a life, as well as being empowered by family and community
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