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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2023 Aug 1.
Published in final edited form as: Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 6;114(2):373–382. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.08.007

Table 2:

Dissemination practices and strategies

Survey question Responses
How do you learn about advances in lung donor management? (%)a
  Scientific journals 20 (62.5)
  Conferences 32 (100.0)
  Email broadcasting 11 (34.3)
  From my organization 9 (28.1)

In your opinion, what is the best way to disseminate new evidence-based practices? (%)
  An educative/illustrative video 3 (9.4)
  Conferences 9 (28.1)
  Research briefs 3 (9.4)
  Newsletter 1 (3.1)
  Online training platform 13 (40.6)
  Other 3 (9.4)

How was current lung donor protocol developed? (%)a
  Review of published evidence on lung donor management 23 (62.1)
  Personal clinical experiences 11 (29.7)
  External collaboration 14 (37.8)
  From already existing protocols 12 (32.4)
  Experimental trial (Randomized control trial, etc.) 5 (13.5)
  Medical director expertise 4 (10.8)

What factors influence current lung donor protocol? (%)a
  Experience of Staff 21 (58.3)
  Availability and location of transplant centers 11 (30.6)
  Expectations of transplant hospitals and surgeon 24 (66.7)
  Lung transplant rate 15 (41.7)
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