Ethics code: IR.USWR.REC.1401.174
Shadi Norouzali1 
, Bahman Bahmani *2 , Manouchehr Azkhosh1 , Kianoush Abdi3 , Mohammad Saeed Khanjani1 , Katayoun Najafizadeh4 , Amir Abbas Taheri1
, Bahman Bahmani *2 , Manouchehr Azkhosh1 , Kianoush Abdi3 , Mohammad Saeed Khanjani1 , Katayoun Najafizadeh4 , Amir Abbas Taheri1
1- Department of Counseling, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Counseling. University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Social Welfare Management Research Center, Social health research Institute, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,bbahmani43@yahoo.com
3- Department of Rehabilitation Management, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Psychosis Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Iranian Research Center of Organ Donation, Tehran, Iran. & Department of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Counseling. University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Social Welfare Management Research Center, Social health research Institute, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
3- Department of Rehabilitation Management, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Psychosis Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Iranian Research Center of Organ Donation, Tehran, Iran. & Department of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Introduction: Organ transplantation is a relatively new and developing treatment method in which some organs of a brain-dead person are transplanted to the person in need. Organ donation has psychological consequences in both donor families and in recipients In this regard, one of the most important challenges is related to psychological consequences of contact between the family of the donor and the recipient and their family. The aim of this study was to explain the psychological consequences of contact between donor families and organ recipients.
Methods: This study was conducted using qualitative research method of conventional content analysis. The study population includes all donor families as well as all organ recipients in Iran. The sample population of this study included individuals listed in the list of organ donor society and hospitals with organ transplant ward in Tehran, out of which 23 participants (12 donors and 11 recipients) were selected using purposive selection method with maximum variation until theoretical saturation of data. Through semi-structured in-depth interviews with participants and content analysis of interviews, psychological consequences of contact between donor families and organ recipients were identified. Data collection continued until theoretical saturation. Each interview lasted about 30-60 minutes. Data were analyzed using Graneheim and Landman (2004).
Findings: From a total of 23 conducted interviews, 237 meaning units were extracted. These meaning units were categorized into 25 codes, including unpleasant consequences of the contact for donor families (9 codes), unpleasant consequences of the contact for organ recipients and their families (10 codes), pleasant consequences of the contact for donor families (3 codes), and pleasant consequences of the contact for recipients and their families (3 codes). From these 25 codes, four subcategories were obtained: pleasant consequences for donor families, pleasant consequences for organ recipients and their families, unpleasant consequences for donor families, and unpleasant consequences for organ recipients and their families. Ultimately, these four subcategories were grouped into two main categories: unpleasant consequences and pleasant consequences.
Conclusion: The results showed that contact between donor families and organ recipients can cause transient or persistent positive and negative consequences. Transient consequences do not require intervention, but persistent and harmful negative consequences require prevention, and treatment. The suggestions resulting from this study can be a practical guide for transplant teams, organ donation societies, and counselors in decision-making and supportive interventions, as well as designing a communication model.
Methods: This study was conducted using qualitative research method of conventional content analysis. The study population includes all donor families as well as all organ recipients in Iran. The sample population of this study included individuals listed in the list of organ donor society and hospitals with organ transplant ward in Tehran, out of which 23 participants (12 donors and 11 recipients) were selected using purposive selection method with maximum variation until theoretical saturation of data. Through semi-structured in-depth interviews with participants and content analysis of interviews, psychological consequences of contact between donor families and organ recipients were identified. Data collection continued until theoretical saturation. Each interview lasted about 30-60 minutes. Data were analyzed using Graneheim and Landman (2004).
Findings: From a total of 23 conducted interviews, 237 meaning units were extracted. These meaning units were categorized into 25 codes, including unpleasant consequences of the contact for donor families (9 codes), unpleasant consequences of the contact for organ recipients and their families (10 codes), pleasant consequences of the contact for donor families (3 codes), and pleasant consequences of the contact for recipients and their families (3 codes). From these 25 codes, four subcategories were obtained: pleasant consequences for donor families, pleasant consequences for organ recipients and their families, unpleasant consequences for donor families, and unpleasant consequences for organ recipients and their families. Ultimately, these four subcategories were grouped into two main categories: unpleasant consequences and pleasant consequences.
Conclusion: The results showed that contact between donor families and organ recipients can cause transient or persistent positive and negative consequences. Transient consequences do not require intervention, but persistent and harmful negative consequences require prevention, and treatment. The suggestions resulting from this study can be a practical guide for transplant teams, organ donation societies, and counselors in decision-making and supportive interventions, as well as designing a communication model.
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