Addressing the Burden and Management Strategies for Disparities and Inequities Among Liver Transplant Professionals: The ILTS Experience

Oya Andacoglu, Manhal Izzy, Dieter Adelmann, Victoria Aguilera, Chiara Becchetti, Marina Berenguer, Gabriella A. Berlakovich, Simantika Ghosh, Emmanouil Giorgakis, Nyingi Kemmer, Keri E. Lunsford, Iman F. Montasser, Martin I. Montenovo, Anna Mrzljak, Sher Lu Pai, Irene Scalera, Nazia Selzner

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Abstract

Medical professional environments are becoming increasingly multicultural, international, and diverse in terms of its specialists. Many transplant professionals face challenges related to gender, sexual orientation or racial background in their work environment or experience inequities involving access to leadership positions, professional promotion, and compensation. These circumstances not infrequently become a major source of work-related stress and burnout for these disadvantaged, under-represented transplant professionals. In this review, we aim to 1) discuss the current perceptions regarding disparities among liver transplant providers 2) outline the burden and impact of disparities and inequities in the liver transplant workforce 3) propose potential solutions and role of professional societies to mitigate inequities and maximize inclusion within the transplant community.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number11240
JournalTransplant International
Volume36
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Transplantation

Keywords

  • diversity
  • equity
  • inclusion
  • liver transplantation
  • professional societies

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