Nova Scotia's Deemed Consent for Deceased Organ Donation: Family Member Perspectives and Experiences in the ICU Setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of family members of potential organ donors in the intensive care unit following the change to deemed consent legislation in Nova Scotia.

Methods

This was a qualitative study with semistructured, in-depth interviews with 17 family members who were asked to make an organ donation decision on behalf of patients admitted to the intensive care unit in Nova Scotia. We analyzed themes using a descriptive approach. Participants were recruited from the organ donation organization in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Results

Participant awareness and knowledge of the Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act legislation varied from individuals having no awareness and knowledge of the bill to those who had awareness and optimism t

SUBMITTER: Sarti AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11469852 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature