Patient-centred and family-centred care of critically ill patients who are potential organ donors: a qualitative study protocol of family member perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In a patient-centred and family-centred approach to organ donation, compassion is paramount. Recent guidelines have called for more research, interventions and approaches aimed at improving and supporting the families of critically ill patients. The objective of this study is to help translate patient-centred and family-centred care into practice in deceased organ donation.

Methods and analysis

This will be a national, qualitative study of family members of deceased organ donors in Canada. We will include family members who had been approached regarding an organ donation decision, including those who agreed and declined, at least 2 months and no later than 3 years after the patients' death. Data collection and analysis is ongoing and will continue until Septembe

SUBMITTER: Zheng K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7299025 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature