Korean J Adult Nurs.  2019 Oct;31(5):522-539. 10.7475/kjan.2019.31.5.522.

Experiences of Unrelated Hematopoietic Stem-cell Donors and Experts of Relevant Institutions

• Yu S
• Kim M
• Kim TG
• Beom SH

• KMID: 2461067
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2019.31.5.522

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study attempts to explore the experiences of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donation (HSCD) among donors and experts of HSCD-related institutions in South Korea.
METHODS
In July 2017, 7 donors and 8 experts with experience of HSCD-related work were interviewed. The transcribed data were qualitatively analyzed to identify major themes and sub-themes representing the experiences of the donors and experts.
RESULTS
The analysis indicated that donors' HSCD-related experiences were structured into 5 themes ("Lack of understanding of HSCD", "Difficulty in decision-making regarding HSCD", "Major hassles involving HSCD", "Meaningful experiences and hopefulness" and "More effort by government and institutions for future donors"). The experts' experiences were structured into 4 themes ("Improving the donation procedure through government support", "Improving the donation procedure through campaign reinforcement", "Donors' characteristics", and "Meaning of my job").
CONCLUSION
HSCD-related institutions must manage donors more carefully. This would involve keeping them aware of what they are likely to experience throughout the donation procedure, follow-up monitoring, and continuous support. Efforts should be taken to inform nurses involved in HSCD of research on donors' experiences, and they must be systematically trained to ease donors' difficulties.

MeSH Terms

Focus Groups
Follow-Up Studies
Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Humans
Korea
Qualitative Research
Tissue Donors*

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