The Effects of an Educational Program on Organ Donation
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Jamie Hunsicker
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Document Type
Poster
Location
McIntosh Activities Room
Start Date
19-4-2024 11:00 AM
End Date
19-4-2024 11:50 AM
Abstract
Abstract
Problem: There are currently over 103,000 people waiting to receive an organ donation but there are only about 23,000 organ donors. This leads to many patients dying while waiting to receive an organ.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine if further education on organ donation for nurses can improve the likelihood of safe organ donation. Through this education, researchers will find an improvement of communication with family from the nurse on what to expect.
Methods: A quasi experimental design will be used within an intensive care unit. ICU nurses who volunteer to receive organ donation education will be included in the study. Life Bank will provide the education session. In this session, nurses are taught to recognize the signs of a potential organ donor and how to start the process of contacting Life Bank. The number of organ donations on the unit 6-months prior to the education and 6-months following education will be compared.
Conclusion: The implementation of education can improve rates of organ donation. Education implemented in intensive care units may be one method to combat the low number of organ donations.
Recommended Citation
Starner, Alexis J., "The Effects of an Educational Program on Organ Donation" (2024). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 19.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2024/Posters/19
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The Effects of an Educational Program on Organ Donation
McIntosh Activities Room
Abstract
Problem: There are currently over 103,000 people waiting to receive an organ donation but there are only about 23,000 organ donors. This leads to many patients dying while waiting to receive an organ.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine if further education on organ donation for nurses can improve the likelihood of safe organ donation. Through this education, researchers will find an improvement of communication with family from the nurse on what to expect.
Methods: A quasi experimental design will be used within an intensive care unit. ICU nurses who volunteer to receive organ donation education will be included in the study. Life Bank will provide the education session. In this session, nurses are taught to recognize the signs of a potential organ donor and how to start the process of contacting Life Bank. The number of organ donations on the unit 6-months prior to the education and 6-months following education will be compared.
Conclusion: The implementation of education can improve rates of organ donation. Education implemented in intensive care units may be one method to combat the low number of organ donations.