Perception Research: Organ donation and transplantation

Challenge: NHS Blood and Transplant needed to understand perceptions, attitudes, and barriers to organ donation among Polish migrants to improve donor registration and transplantation outcomes in this community.

Approach PhD research programme exploring Polish migrant perspectives on organ donation and transplantation, followed by research with clinicians and health services. Findings were disseminated through peer-reviewed journal articles, edited book chapters, and international conference presentations.

Outcomes

• Key findings on barriers and attitudes specific to the Polish migrant community

• Social capital findings and their role in organ donation decisions

• NHSBT policy informed by research

• Measurable impact: engagement in the topic

• Academic contribution advancing the understanding of migrant health behaviour, published in book chapters, conference proceedings and peer-reviewed articles