Organ Donation and Hospital Chaplains

DeLong, William R.

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“…Since the seminal work of Fulton, Fulton, and Simmons (1977), exploring the experience of organ donor families, there has been considerable study of the various facets of the donation process. Areas of study include the impact of the intensive care environment on families (Antonacci, 1990;Prowse, 1984); the needs of donor families (Haire & Hinchliff, 1996;Pelletier, 1992;, the explanation of brain death (Douglass & Daly, 1995), the manner of requesting donations (Perkins, 1987;Prottas, 1985), the decisionmaking process (DeLong, 1990), the post-agreement experiences (Pelletier, 1993;Pittman, 1983, and donor families' experiences of and attitudes towards donation (Bartucci, 1987;Pearson, Bazeley, Spencer-Plane, Chapman, & Robertson, 1995). However, this research is reported largely in the medical journals, and there is a dearth of psychological literature, particularly as it pertains to the Australian context.…”

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The bereavement process in organ and tissue donor families

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Wager

1998

Australian Psychologist

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rgan and tissue transplantation are established medical procedures that bring increased quality and 0 quantity of life to the recipient, but inevitably imply loss and a difficult decision-making process for donor family members. A literature review and interviews with donor family members were carried out to explore the issues in the bereavement process that are unique to this situation. The grieving process can be complicated when family members are asked to make the decision without knowing the deceased person's wishes regarding their organs, when they find brain death difficult to accept, and when the opportunity to say farewell to their loved one is inadequate. Recommendations for future practice are made, particularly with regard to the provision of follow-up services.

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