Establishment of a cardiac biobank in a Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

R. Cardani, E. G. Bertoldo, A. Cerri, M. Picozzi, M. M. Corsi, E. Callus

Article ID: 4911
Vol 34, Issue 6, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23812/20-158-R
Received: 8 January 2021; Accepted: 8 January 2021; Available online: 8 January 2021; Issue release: 8 January 2021

Abstract

Biobanks are considered to be important resources of Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine allowing the clarification of relevant disease mechanisms and the improvement of the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of both pediatric and adult cardiovascular diseases. To successfully establish a cardiovascular biobank, it is important to consider the public opinion and views on it and the factors involved in the willingness of the public to participate in the donation of genetic material. The literature was systematically reviewed to identify the attitude and willingness of patients affected by congenital and acquired heart disease to participate in biobanking research. Six relevant studies were identified in which it was indicated that psychosocial and demographic characteristics, as well as the patients medical condition, could influence patient and family members attitudes and willingness to participate in research. In both congenital and acquired heart diseases, participation in biobank research activities was higher if patients and their families were approached when hospitalized, but not during the acute moment of their illness. Other quantitative and qualitative studies are required to improve patient and family participation in these research initiatives.


Keywords

biobank;pathology and laboratory medicine;cardiovascular diseases;willingness;attitude


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