Table 5.
Multivariable model assessing odds of consent process meeting specifications of an “effective request,” among those for whom consent was requested*
| Variable | Odds Ratio | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| White | Reference | |
| Black | 0.92 (0.82–1.03) | 0.14 |
| Hispanic | 1.03 (0.82–1.30) | 0.80 |
| Asian | 0.76 (0.65–0.88) | <0.001 |
| Other | 0.80 (0.58–1.10) | 0.17 |
| Age category | ||
| 0–5 | 0.80 (0.67–0.95) | 0.01 |
| 6–17 | 0.92 (0.77–1.09) | 0.34 |
| 18–39 | Reference | |
| 40–54 | 0.86 (0.78–0.94) | 0.001 |
| 55–64 | 0.78 (0.67–0.90) | 0.001 |
| 65+ | 0.73 (0.61–0.86) | 0.001 |
| Cause of death | ||
| Anoxia | Reference | |
| CVA | 1.16 (1.02–1.32) | 0.02 |
| Trauma | 1.46 (1.26–1.68) | <0.001 |
| CNS tumor | 1.62 (0.93–2.85) | 0.09 |
| Other | 0.90 (0.66–1.22) | 0.50 |
| Male gender | 0.98 (0.92–1.06) | 0.65 |
*
Effective request criteria defined by each organ procurement organization. Excluded consent obtained based on prior documentation (e.g. donor registry)