Perspectives of Decision-Making for Corneal Donation: A Qualitative Research Among Cancer Patients

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作者
Kuo, Su-Ching [1 ,2 ]
Chou, Pi-Ling [3 ,4 ,5 ]
Liao, Yu-Chien [1 ]
Chen, Yun-Fang [6 ]
Cheng, Ju-Fen [7 ]
Sun, Jia-Ling [8 ]
机构
[1] Yuanpei Univ Med Technol, Dept Nursing, Hsinchu, Taiwan
[2] Chang Gung Univ, Grad Inst Clin Med Sci, Taoyuan, Taiwan
[3] Kaohsiung Med Univ, Coll Nursing, Sch Nursing, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
[4] Kaohsiung Med Univ Hosp, Dept Nursing, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
[5] Kaohsiung Med Univ Hosp, Dept Med Res, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
[6] Minist Hlth & Welf, Dept Internal Med, Nantou Hosp, Taipei, Taiwan
[7] Natl Taiwan Univ Hosp, Dept Nursing, Hsinchu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
[8] Natl Taichung Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Nursing, Taichung, Taiwan
关键词
cancer patient; culture; death; corneal donation; qualitative research; KNOWLEDGE; OBSTACLES; FAMILIES; IMPACT; EYES;
D O I
10.1177/0030222818754666
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
This study investigates the subjective experiences of terminal cancer patients who expedite their corneal donation decisions. The percentage of cancer patients who donate their corneas postmortem is low in Taiwan. The reasons are complex and needs further exploration. A qualitative design using content analysis was used. A semistructured interview approach was adopted to interview cancer patients recruited from a cancer ward in northern Taiwan. The study findings show that the factors contributing to an aversive preference of cancer patients included the necessity to consider the emotions of family members, traditional perceptions, religious reasons, disease, and no reason at all. Most cancer patients maintain a negative stance toward corneal donation. The results obtained in the present study can be used as a reference for future in-service education and promotional efforts regarding corneal donation. Discussing cornea donation needs to become a routine end-of-life care discussion.
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页码:648 / 665
页数:18
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