Organ donation: nursing undergraduate students’ perspective

Authors

  • Cliciane Ramos Bispo Universidade Católica de Brasília.
  • Janaísa Carvalho Lima Universidade Católica de Brasília.
  • Maria Liz Cunha de Oliveira Universidade Católica de Brasília.

Abstract

Organ and tissue donation is generally seen by society as an act of solidarity and love of families. However, it requires crucial decisions in a moment of extreme pain and distress, considering the impact of an unexpected death. This study aimed to identify the organ donation awareness of 57 nursing undergraduate students and their wish to be donors. Students in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth semesters of the Catholic University of Brasília, Brazil, participated and answered a questionnaire. The study used a qualitative approach, with the guiding question: “What is the position of nursing students regarding organ donation?” Considering the results, the study concluded that these students are not well informed about the subject, showed solidarity in maintaining life and their religion does not prevent such an act.

Keywords:

Tissue and organ procurement-Gift giving. Transplants. Knowledge. Nursing.
Vol. 24 No. 2 (2016): Rev. bioét. (Impr.). 2016; 24 (2)

Published:

2016-07-20

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Bispo CR, Lima JC, Oliveira MLC de. Organ donation: nursing undergraduate students’ perspective. Rev. bioét.(Impr.). [Internet]. 2016 Jul. 20 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];24(2). Available from: https://revistabioetica.cfm.org.br/revista_bioetica/article/view/1291