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Mapping trust relationships in organ donation and transplantation: a conceptual model

  • María Victoria Martínez-López
    ,
  • Leah McLaughlin
    ,
  • Alberto Molina-Pérez
    ,
  • Krzysztof Pabisiak
    ,
  • Nadia Primc
    ,
  • Gurch Randhawa
  • European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT)
    ,
  • University of Granada
    ,
  • Bangor University
    ,
  • CSIC-JA - Instituto de Estudios Sociales Avanzados (IESA)
    ,
  • Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin
    ,
  • Heidelberg University 
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Abstract

The organ donation and transplantation (ODT) system heavily relies on the willingness of individuals to donate their organs. While it is widely believed that public trust plays a crucial role in shaping donation rates, the empirical support for this assumption remains limited. In order to bridge this knowledge gap, this article takes a foundational approach by elucidating the concept of trust within the context of ODT. By examining the stakeholders involved, identifying influential factors, and mapping the intricate trust relationships among trustors, trustees, and objects of trust, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of trust dynamics in ODT. We employ maps and graphs to illustrate the functioning of these trust relationships, enabling a visual representation of the complex interactions within the ODT system. Through this conceptual groundwork, we pave the way for future empirical research to investigate the link between trust and organ donation rates, informed by a clarified understanding of trust in ODT. This study can also provide valuable insights to inform interventions and policies aimed at enhancing organ donation rates.

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Article number

93

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

BMC Medical Ethics (Volume 24, Issue 1)

Publication milestones

  • Accepted/In press - 01/10/2023
  • Published - 01/11/2023

Publication status

Published - 01/11/2023

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/626050
  • Scopus: 85175769919
  • PubMed: 37914997

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