Assessment of Attitude and Knowledge of Personnel in the Intensive Care Unit of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Hospitals Toward Organ Donation

Shahsavarinia, Kavous; Tagizadieh, Ali; Pouraghaei, Mahboub; Soleimanpour, Hassan; Kakaie, F.; Sanaie, Sarvin; Mahmoodpoor, Ata

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.06.050

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“…In recent decades, although a salient advance has happened in transplantation, the shortage of organs for transplantation is still considered a global concern [3]. This issue is more acute in developing countries such as Iran and studies show a huge gap between demand and supply organ for transplanting [4]. After the law on organ donation from the brain dead was passed by Islamic Parliament of Iran in 2000 and issuing its executive regulations in 2002 [5] ,transplantation centers and organ harvesting units were established across the country [6].…”

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Socio-cultural factors contributing to being an organ donor in a religious context

Khoshravesh¹,

Karimi‐Shahanjarini²,

Poorolajal³

et al. 2019

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Background Shortage of organs for transplantation is still considered to be a global concern, especially in developing countries such as Iran. Identifying factors contributing to the individual's decision to be a donor in a given society is critical to address the shortage of organ donors. The purpose of this study was to use a culturally modified Organ Donation Model (ODM) to explore the significant factors and ways in which these factors could influence signing the donor card.Methods This study was a cross-sectional design conducted among 600 employees from 57 offices in Hamadan, in the west of Iran, in 2018. Participants were selected randomly and surveyed on being a donor and as well on their perceptions regarding signing the donor card. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was conducted to determine the inter-relationship between the studied variables.Results: The mean age of participants was 39.5 (SD=7.0). Twenty percent of participants (n=120) had a signed donor card. Overall structural model provided a good fit with the data[χ2= 1172.964 (df=643, p<0.001), CFI=0.910, TLI= 0.902, RMSEA=0.037 (90% CI, 0.034 - 0.040). descriptive norms (β= 0.53, p<0.001), non-cognitive beliefs (i.e; Jinx factor, Ick factor, mistrust to medical system and body integrity (β= -0.33, p<0.001), anticipated regret (β= 0.28, p<0.001) and subjective norms (β= -0.17, p<0.01) had significant direct effects on signing the donor card.Conclusions This study provides socio-culturally informed evidence on individuals' signing donor card. To combat the shortage of organs for transplantation, these factors could provide a guide to policymakers in developing the community- based interventions.

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Socio-cultural factors contributing to being an organ donor in a religious context

Khoshravesh¹,

Karimi‐Shahanjarini²,

Poorolajal³

et al. 2019

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“…Negative opinions of nurses about organ donation mostly come from less developed countries or countries of other culture and religion. Reasons for not donating are mostly religious, fear of surgery, mutilation of the body, nancial, family disagreement, existence of the black market, ignorance and distrust of state policy, as well as existence of various myths about organ donation [40][41][42][43][44][45].…”

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“…According to some authors, continuous education of nurses is necessary to improve skills and knowledge, as well as sensitivity to cultural, ethical, social and religious issues in order to propagate the eld of organ donation. [40]. Since medical workers are the most important advisors and promoters of organ donation, it seems that the educational curriculum should be improved in order to change the opinion and behavior on this topic [48].…”

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Attitude and knowledge about Organ Donation among Nurses in Croatia, A Single-center Cross-sectional Study

Nemčić¹,

Pačarić²,

Turk³

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Background: The aim of this study was to determine whether there are differences in opinion and knowledge about organ donation of nurses working in the surgical and non-surgical department. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 223 nurses working in surgical, and non-surgical departments. An anonymous survey questionnaire was used as a research instrument, which consisted of questions on socio-demographic data, and questions on opinions and knowledge about organ donation. Results: Most participants would donate their organs after death (71.2%). The most common reason for not donating organs was insufficient information (40%), the importance of knowing that their body will be whole at the time of burial (21.8%), and the age of the respondents (20%). Participants would donate organs after the death of a close family member (52.3%). 29 (13.2%) participants have a donor card, significantly more of them from surgical departments (P = 0.04). Participants who would not donate their organs were significantly more likely to say that they would not or did not know whether they would receive an organ from a person of another religion (P < 0,001). Participants from surgical departments (P = 0.04) and Masters of Nursing have significantly more correct answers. (P = 0,009). Conclusion: Most participants would donate their organs after death, with no statistical significance regarding the position and level of education. Knowledge about organ donation was average, significantly higher among Masters of Nursing and among participants from surgical departments.

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“…They play an important role in informing the society about concepts like brain death, organ donation, and the importance of donation (14)(15)(16). Therefore, it is important that they demonstrate positive attitudes for and have sufficient knowledge about organ transplantation to be able to encourage organ donation in the community, taking into account information provided by health professionals is usually considered a credible source (17,18). Moreover, physicians are usually the first to recognize a patient as a potential donor and while nurses may have a closer relationship with patients, both have contact with potential donors' relatives who must authorize organ donation on behalf of the patient.…”

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Conocimientos generales y actitudes hacia la donación de órganos en una muestra de estudiantes mexicanos de medicina y de enfermería

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Introducción: muchas personas tienen en el trasplante de órganos su única alternativa para lograr sobrevivir con una buena calidad de vida. Sin embargo, existe una gran escasez de órganos para trasplantes, y México posee una de las tasas más bajas de donación. El personal de medicina y de enfermería está en contacto con los familiares de los posibles donadores y son personas clave para facilitar el proceso de donación de órganos post mortem. El objetivo de este estudio fue explorar el conocimiento y las actitudes hacia la donación de órganos en estudiantes mexicanos de medicina y enfermería. Materiales y métodos: trescientos ochenta y cuatro estudiantes contestaron dos cuestionarios: uno sobre conocimientos y otro sobre actitudes hacia la donación de órganos. Resultados: los participantes mostraron un nivel de conocimiento inadecuado, especialmente los estudiantes de enfermería. Muchos de ellos creían que es posible recuperarse de la muerte cerebral. La mayoría de los estudiantes creen erroneamente que hay un límite de edad para donar y que las religiones que prevalecen en México se oponen a la donación de órganos. Hubo una correlación negativa entre conocimientos y actitudes desfavorables hacia la donación de órganos. Conclusiones: es necesario revisar los programas de estudio, a fin de asegurar que los futu- ros profesionales de la salud estén adecuadamente preparados para promover la donación y reducir la escasez de órganos.

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Assessment of Attitude and Knowledge of Personnel in the Intensive Care Unit of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Hospitals Toward Organ Donation

Cited by 16 publications

References 25 publications

Socio-cultural factors contributing to being an organ donor in a religious context

Socio-cultural factors contributing to being an organ donor in a religious context

Attitude and knowledge about Organ Donation among Nurses in Croatia, A Single-center Cross-sectional Study

Conocimientos generales y actitudes hacia la donación de órganos en una muestra de estudiantes mexicanos de medicina y de enfermería

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