THE RECEPTIVITY OF BRAIN DEATH NOTIFICATION AMONG FAMILIES OF ORGAN AND TRANSPLANT TISSUE DONORS
Abstract
This study wants to characterize the receptivity of brain death (BD) notification by the family, in regards to the organ donation process and to verify the association level of the interest variables. The sample consisted of 16 families which had donated organs to the Organ Procurement Organization in the city of São Paulo, Brazil in 2007. The interviews were conducted from March to June of 2008, using the following guiding question: “How did you receive the notification of brain death?” The majority, 62.5 % of the families had received this BD notification in an inappropriate manner. According to the phi coefficient, a weak to moderate association was verified along with significant findings between the received BD notification and the variables: gender of the family member, age of the family member, degree of kinship and age of the donor. The possibility of receiving the BD information in an appropriate manner was 1.6 more likely with first-degree relatives of direct lineage, in relation to others (Odds Ratio=1.567, p=0.026). In conclusion, this communication should be performed in as simple a manner as possible while using clear and understandable terms, as the use of technical terms may hinder the understanding of Brain Death.Downloads
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