ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
Organ donation after death determination by circulatory criteria: family members’ experiences with withdrawal of life-sustaining measures in Canadian intensive care units
Authors' conclusion
In this qualitative study, we identified a range of experiences among family members in the context of WLSM in DCC. Among those, we found family involvement in the WLSM and the DCC process to be very important.
Study context
- Population
- Family members who consented to donation after determination by circulatory criteria (DCC) and whose loved ones underwent withdrawal of life-sustaining measures (WLSM) in Canadian ICUs78 potential donors
- Participants
- 79 members
- Outcome
- Lived experiences of family members with WLSM in DCC (themes)
Methodological detailssemi-structured interviews, modified grounded theory approach, multicentre, Participants recruited from all Canadian provinces with an organ donation organization (n = 10)
- Semi-structured interviews
- Modified grounded theory approach
- Multicentre
- Participants recruited from all Canadian provinces with an organ donation organization (n = 10)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Main themes in the context of WLSM in DCC
Nine main themes identified
9
Original publication
Organ donation after death determination by circulatory criteria: family members’ experiences with withdrawal of life-sustaining measures in Canadian intensive care units. Can J Anaesth. Published 26 June 2025. doi:10.
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