Reading the family: A constructivist grounded theory on organ donation conversations.

ABSTRACT: Approaching families to discuss deceased organ donation authorisation is considered one of the central stages of the organ donation process. In many countries, specialist nurses lead the organ donation process, approach and support families. However, how these encounters occur is not yet fully understood. A constructivist grounded theory methodology was used to conceptualise the process of approaching families from the perspectives of healthcare professionals and families. Data collected included six months of observations across two large hospitals in Chile, documents, interviews and focus groups with 71 participants including healthcare professionals involved in the organ donation process, and bereaved families who were approached for organ donation conversations. The theory Reading the

SUBMITTER: Aviles L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11666057 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature