Relatives' Experiences of Circulatory Death Following Out‐of‐Hospital Cardiac Arrest and Their Hypothetical Perspectives on Organ Donation: A Qualitative Study | Synapse
April 8, 2026Open Access
Relatives' Experiences of Circulatory Death Following Out‐of‐Hospital Cardiac Arrest and Their Hypothetical Perspectives on Organ Donation: A Qualitative Study
Key Points
This research aims to understand relatives' experiences following circulatory death due to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and their views on organ donation.
Conducted qualitative interviews with relatives of individuals who experienced circulatory death after cardiac arrest
Analyzed themes related to their experiences and perspectives on organ donation
Relatives reported complex emotional responses to circuatory death in a cardiac arrest context.
Many expressed support for organ donation, seeing it as a way to honor their loved ones.
Abstract
No patient or public involvement in design, conduct or reporting.