This article describes a review undertaken which looked at which modifiable factors influence parental decision making. Two main themes were identified: interaction with healthcare staff and pre-disposition to organ donation. Satisfaction wit hospital care, the information provided and the way it was communicated were all found to be modifiable factors that influenced decision making. The article includes information for nurses to be aware of and to consider when communicating with families.
Cleaver, L. 2017.How modifiable factors influence parental decision making about organ donation. Nursing Children and Young People, November 29 (9) p 29 - 38.
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