To Access Knowledge Regarding Organ Donation among Healthcare Workers and Their Willingness toward Organ Donation
Contact us if these videos are not relevant.
Contact us if these videos are not relevant.
View abstract on PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Healthcare workers in India show fair awareness of organ donation, but knowledge gaps exist regarding specific organs and donor criteria. Promoting organ donation pledging cards is crucial to increase deceased organ donation rates.
Area Of Science
- Medical Research
- Public Health
- Transplantation Science
Background
- India faces a critical shortage of deceased organ donations, leading to a high number of patients awaiting transplants.
- Lack of awareness and misinformation about organ donation contribute to this shortage.
- Healthcare workers' knowledge of organ donation is vital for improving the donation process.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess knowledge of cadaver organ donation among healthcare professionals in India.
- To evaluate the willingness of healthcare workers towards organ donation.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 1,039 healthcare professionals at tertiary care teaching institutes.
- The survey, administered offline between August and December 2019, assessed knowledge and willingness regarding organ donation.
- Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0, with p-values <0.05 considered significant.
Main Results
- Awareness was highest for corneal (89.7%), kidney (86.6%), and heart (83.7%) donation after brain death.
- Participants lacked knowledge about the donation of lungs, pancreas, hands, and heart valves.
- Doctors exhibited the highest willingness (78.3%) for organ donation, followed by nurses (69.9%) and support staff (59.3%).
- Despite high willingness (68.7%), only 11.5% of participants had received organ donation pledging cards.
Conclusions
- Healthcare workers demonstrate a fair understanding of the overall concept of cadaver organ donation.
- There is a need to enhance knowledge regarding extended age criteria for donors and the range of organs that can be retrieved.
- Authorities should focus on distributing organ donation pledging cards to boost the donation program.
Contact us if these videos are not relevant.
Contact us if these videos are not relevant.
Related Concept Videos
Tissue transplantation is a significant medical procedure involving the transfer of cells, tissues, or organs from a donor to a recipient, with the primary aim of restoring lost functions. This procedure is crucial in treating a broad spectrum of diseases, including kidney diseases, liver failure, heart disease, and certain types of cancers.
The Biology of Tissue Transplantation
The biology of tissue transplantation hinges on the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules. These molecules...
According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation,...
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
• Paternalism: Nurses often encounter situations where they must act without patient consent to safeguard their well-being or prevent harm. A common example occurs in cases of...
Blood transfusion is a critical medical procedure that saves lives and treats various medical conditions. It involves transferring blood from a donor to a recipient. This process requires a thorough understanding of the ABO blood group system and its associated antigens and antibodies.
Blood Transfusion Overview
A blood transfusion is a medical procedure used to replace blood lost due to injury, surgery, or to treat conditions such as anemia or cancer. During a transfusion, donor blood is...
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
Identify the ethical problem and dilemma: Begin by recognizing the presence of an ethical issue. An ethical dilemma arises when conflicting moral principles or values necessitate choosing between two or more equally...
Nurses bear specific legal responsibilities under several federal statutes, including:
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which was enacted on August 21, 1996.
• The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) which was enacted on February 17, 2009.
• The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) which was enacted on December 1, 1991.
These laws are pivotal in safeguarding patient rights and privacy and...