Obstacles to corneal donation amongst hospice inpatients: A questionnaire survey of multi-disciplinary team member’s attitudes, knowledge, practice and experience.
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| Title: | Obstacles to corneal donation amongst hospice inpatients: A questionnaire survey of multi-disciplinary team member’s attitudes, knowledge, practice and experience. |
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| Authors: | Gillon, Suzie, Hurlow, Adam, Rayment, Clare, Zacharias, Hannah, Lennard, Rosemary |
| Source: | Palliative Medicine. Oct2012, Vol. 26 Issue 7, p939-946. 8p. 4 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Allied health personnel, Attitude (Psychology), Cornea, Experiential learning, Enucleation of the eye, Medical personnel, Nurses' aides, Organ donors, Palliative treatment, Professions, Questionnaires, Work, Data analysis software |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | The paper discusses a questionnaire survey that examined the attitudes, knowledge, practice, and experience of corneal donation of hospice staff with direct clinical contact with patients. Results revealed several barriers to discussing corneal donation, despite positive staff attitudes toward donation, which could reduce donation rates. It is noted that this could be improved through local policies for further education, prompts in documentation and availability of informative leaflets. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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