Exploring the complex factors influencing Organ Donation Decisions – A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Methods. A search was conducted in the databases in order to carry out a more comprehensive search of the available literature. Keywords such as "organ donation," "tissue and organ procurement," and "organ transplantation" were utilized, along with Boolean operators, in order to generate relevant papers that were in line with the objective of the study. A search was conducted in the online databases of PubMed, CINAHL, and Medline, and studies that were relevant to the topic were included. Results. The results showed that judgements about organ donation are influenced by a number of important factors. These factors can be broadly divided into two categories: external influences, such as family dynamics, social conventions, and features of the healthcare system, and individual-level factors, such as personal beliefs, attitudes, and religious or cultural considerations. Significant impacts included the function of education, awareness initiatives, and trust in the healthcare system.Conclusion: This systematic review offers insightful information about the complex process involved in making decisions about organ donation. Effective initiatives to promote organ donation and eventually save more lives can be developed by healthcare professionals, legislators, and researchers by recognising and understanding the wide range of factors that influence people's decisions.