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Brain stem death and organ donation

C Davies1

  • 1Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Nursing in Critical Care
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The definition of brain death has evolved, with UK criteria published in 1976. Most research on nurses' understanding of brain stem death and its relation to organ donation is US-based, highlighting a need for UK-specific studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Neurology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • The concept and definition of death have evolved historically.
  • The UK medical royal colleges published diagnostic criteria for brain stem death in 1976.
  • Existing research on nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding brain stem death is predominantly from the USA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards brain stem death.
  • To discuss issues related to organ donation arising from the literature.
  • To identify the need for further UK-based research in this area.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies exploring nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards brain stem death.
  • Analysis of identified issues pertinent to organ donation.
  • Synthesis of findings to highlight research gaps.

Main Results:

  • A significant portion of research originates from the USA, with limited UK-specific data.
  • Several issues concerning organ donation are linked to the understanding of brain stem death.
  • The current literature does not fully represent the UK context.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need to explore UK nurses' understanding and attitudes towards brain stem death.
  • Further research is required to address the specific context of organ donation in the UK.
  • UK-based studies are essential to inform practice and policy.
Keywords:
BBC1 PanoramaDeath and EuthanasiaHealth Care and Public HealthLegal Approach

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