Understanding ICU staff views on brain death and organ donation
Determining ICU Staffs Conceptions, Opinions, Views, Experiences and Reflection of Brain Death and Organ Donation
This study is trying to understand what ICU staff at the University Hospital Basel think about brain death and organ donation by asking them questions about their personal and professional experiences.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Basel) |
| Trial ID | NCT06640088 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to collect insights from healthcare professionals in the intensive care unit at the University Hospital Basel regarding their perceptions, opinions, and beliefs about brain death and organ donation. Utilizing a questionnaire-based survey, the study will explore how personal, educational, and professional experiences influence these views. The findings may help identify associations between individual beliefs and conceptual understanding of these critical topics.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nurses and physicians currently working in the intensive care unit at the University Hospital Basel who consent to participate.
Not a fit: Patients who are not healthcare professionals or those not currently working in the ICU at the University Hospital Basel will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of ICU staff perspectives, potentially leading to improved communication and practices surrounding organ donation.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies exploring healthcare professionals' views on organ donation, this specific focus on ICU staff perceptions regarding brain death is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Consenting nurses and physicians currently working in the intensive care unit (ICU) at the University Hospital Basel * Only nurses and physicians consenting to participate will be included Exclusion Criteria: * Nurses and physicians not currently working (any more) in the intensive care unit (ICU) at the University Hospital Basel * Nurses and physicians who do not consent
Where this trial is running
Basel
- University Hospital Basel — Basel, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Raoul C. Sutter, Prof. Dr. — University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
- Study coordinator: Raoul C. Sutter, Prof. Dr.
- Email: raoul.sutter@usb.ch
- Phone: +41 61 328 79 28
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.