| Autor: |
Avilés R, Lissette, Rivera M, M. Soledad, Catoni S, María Isabel |
| Jazyk: |
Spanish; Castilian |
| Rok vydání: |
2014 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Revista médica de Chile, Volume: 142, Issue: 6, Pages: 702-706, Published: JUN 2014 |
| Popis: |
Background: Most organ donors are already death. Therefore family members become an essential link in the final decision for organ donation. Aim: To get acquainted about the life lessons of people who accepted donating an organ of a deceased family member. Material and Methods: Qualitative research, in depth interviews to eight families that accepted donating an organ of a deceased family member. The interviews were analyzed using the method proposed by Streubert et al and modified by Rivera. Results: The life lessons are described in six comprehensive categories. The painful experience changed towards the feeling that the loved one remains alive. This sensation generated a sense of pride in family members and sensitized them towards the painful experience of other people. Therefore, a desire to help and improve as humans beings was awakened. Conclusions: A compassionate approach towards families donating organs with improve organ donation and humanize the process. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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