The factors influencing organ donation: a review of the research
- 1 February 1996
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Advanced Nursing
- Vol. 23 (2) , 353-356
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.1996.tb02678.x
Abstract
Transplantation of organs has become the treatment of choice for many conditions, yet there remains a worldwide shortage of donor organs. This paper reviews the factors which influence organ procurement. It concentrates on the public's and the professional's attitudes and examines the potential role research could play in overcoming these difficulties and thus increasing donor referrals.Keywords
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