J Korean Soc Transplant.  2013 Sep;27(3):92-99. 10.4285/jkstn.2013.27.3.92.

Effect of Caring for Potential Brain Death Organ Donors during the Organ Donation Process upon Physician Attitudes

• Kim SI
• Jeon KO
• Son S

• KMID: 1495865
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4285/jkstn.2013.27.3.92

Abstract

BACKGROUND
The purpose of this study was to identify the attitude of physicians stemming from their experiences of caring for potential brain death donors during the organ donation process.
METHODS
Grounded theory methodology was used for this study. In depth interviews were conducted with six physicians who had experience of management of potential brain death donors. Data collection was done from January to October 2011. Theoretical sampling was used until the data reached saturation.
RESULTS
As a result of the analysis, dilemma of organ donation solicitation was identified as the core category. Twelve subcategories were identified and they were integrated to the core category. Obtaining organ donation counseling skills was identified as the consequence.
CONCLUSIONS
The results of the study will provide a frame for understanding the attitudes stemming from their experience of caring for potential brain death donor and helping the development of effective intervention strategies for increasing organ donation.

Keyword

Brain death; Tissue and organ procurement; Intervention strategy

MeSH Terms

Brain
Brain Death
Counseling
Data Collection
Humans
Tissue and Organ Procurement
Tissue Donors

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  Fig. 1. The paradigm of the experience of potential deceased donor’ s doctor.

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