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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39190370/

A scoping review of nonmedical barriers to living donor liver transplant
Owen Jones 1, Zhihao Li 1, Christian Tibor Josef Magyar 1 2, Nicolas Goldaracena 3, Blayne A Sayed 1 4, Anand Ghanekar 1, Mark Cattral 1, Nazia Selzner 1, Gonzalo Sapisochin 1

PMID: 39190370 DOI: 10.1097/LVT.0000000000000473

Abstract
This study aims to identify and categorize nonmedical barriers encountered by recipients, donors, and health care providers in the context of living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Liver transplantation is vital for individuals with liver failure, yet high mortality rates on the transplant waitlist persist. LDLT was introduced to address deceased donor organ shortages; however, its adoption varies widely across regions, prompting the need to explore barriers hindering its implementation. The scoping review employed inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify studies focusing on nonmedical barriers to LDLT in both adult and pediatric populations. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method studies were considered, covering the period from January 2005 to February 2023. The review's search strategy was conducted in the Ovid MEDLINE and Ovid EMBASE databases. Studies meeting the criteria were assessed for their characteristics and findings, which were synthesized into recipient, donor, and provider-level barriers. Among 2394 initially screened articles, 17 studies were eligible for inclusion.

Recipient-level barriers encompassed systemic disparities in access, limited social support, immigration status, and inadequate awareness of LDLT.

Donor-level barriers involved surgery-related risks, recovery time concerns, financial burdens, and religious beliefs.

Provider-level barriers highlighted institutional support inadequacies and specialized surgeon shortages.

The scoping review underscores nonmedical barriers to LDLT across recipient, donor, and provider levels. These barriers include socioeconomic disparities, information gaps, and inadequate institutional support. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive national efforts to raise awareness about LDLT and provide essential financial support.
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