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Organ donation: what do nurses know and believe?

A E Molzahn1

  • 1Faculty of Human and Social Development, University of Victoria, B.C.

The Canadian Nurse
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Canada faces an organ transplant shortage, with thousands awaiting organs. Increasing organ donation rates, even by half from potential donors, could meet all recipient needs, addressing critical healthcare gaps.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health Policy
  • Transplantation Medicine

Background:

  • In 1994, 2,226 Canadians required organ transplants, facing potential death or reduced quality of life.
  • A significant gap exists between the need for transplantable organs and their availability.
  • Current organ donation rates are insufficient to meet patient demand.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the reasons behind the shortage of organs for transplantation in Canada.
  • To explore the factors limiting organ donation and transplantation rates.
  • To highlight the disparity between potential organ availability and actual donation rates.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of organ donation statistics in Canada.
  • Review of factors influencing organ donation decisions.
  • Examination of the organ transplantation system's capacity.

Main Results:

  • Organ donation occurs in only 10-14% of brain deaths, the primary source of organs.
  • If donation rates from potential donors were higher, the organ shortage could be resolved.
  • Multiple cultural, psychological, economic, and practical barriers impede organ donation.

Conclusions:

  • The critical shortage of organs for transplantation is driven by low donation rates.
  • Addressing multifaceted barriers is essential to increase organ availability.
  • Optimizing organ donation could fulfill the needs of all Canadians awaiting transplants.

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