P-49 Corneal donation (CD) in the hospice setting: a questionnaire survey of multi-disciplinary team members’ knowledge and experience, to inform an education programme for staff, with the aim of increasing cd from this hospice population
Abstract:IntroductionFor the sight-saving procedure of corneal transplant, there is a UK shortage of approximately 500 corneas each year. 26,000 people die in hospices annually; around half could donate their corneas. Corneal retrieval can take place in hospices and funeral directors. In 2011, a questionnaire of staff knowledge and experience of corneal donation (CD) in 12 UK hospices found 90% of respondents rarely or never discussed CD with patients.AimsTo compare staff knowledge and experience of CD at the authors’ … Show more
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