ArticleCritical care research and practice2020
Knowledge, Attitude, and Performance of ICU, CCU, and Emergency Wards Nurses in Kermanshah, Iran, regarding Organ Donation.
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- An investigation of theoretical model of the relationship between discussion with families and the attitude toward organ donation in Iran: the mediating role of Spiritual Well-Being.Philosophy, ethics, and humanities in medicine : PEHM · 2026Article
- Nursing care in potential organ donor maintenance: EMPDO website validity.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2025Article
- Opinion of surveyed nurses on transplantation and reasons for negative public attitudes toward organ donation.Frontiers in transplantation · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundProviding an organ for donation is a major problem worldwide and nurses play an important role in facilitating the process of organ donation. This study is aimed at investigating the knowledge, attitude, and performance of nurses working in the ICU, CCU, and emergency wards regarding organ donation.
methodsIn this descriptive-analytical study, 185 nurses working in ICU, CCU, and emergency wards were studied through systematic random sampling. The data collection was done by a self-administered questionnaire.
resultsThe mean knowledge of nurses was 8.9 ± 1.4 out of 10. There was a significant relationship between knowledge of nurses regarding donation and religion and having organ donation card (
conclusionThe studied nurses showed sufficient knowledge and favorable attitude toward organ donation; however, they had poor performance. It is suggested to hold training courses to improve performance of nurses. The revision of the nursing students' curriculum as future nurses should also be considered.
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