Background An increasing number of patients affected by organ failure can be treated with
organ transplantation. The need for organs available for transplantation is critical and …

There is a lack of organs for transplantation and the number of potential organ donors is
limited. Several studies indicate that the most crucial factor is the attitude to organ donation …

To progress from identifying a potential organ donor to implementing the actual organ
donation effectively is a challenging process for all involved. The nurses might find the …

The aim of this paper is to present the results of a survey that was undertaken to assess
nurses' knowledge and educational needs towards organ donation within one adult general …

The need for organ transplant has nearly quadrupled in the past decade, but the number of
organ donors has remained relatively constant. Critical care nurses are the vital link in the …

Aim: Our aim in this study was to describe the experiences of critical care nurses in the
organ donation process in selected units across Canada. Interviews and focus groups were …

Introduction: Rates of successful organ donation vary between otherwise comparable
intensive care units (ICUs). The ICU staff have a unique perspective into the facilitators and …

The failure to suggest organ donation to families of potential donors is the major limitation to
the availability of transplantable organs. The unfortunate consequence of this oversight is …

Organ and tissue dysfunction and failure cause high mortality rates around the world. Tissue
and organs transplantation is an established, cost-effective, life-saving treatment for patients …

The author reflects on guidelines which were released on increasing organ donation for
transplantation by Great Britain's National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence in …