Improving Eye Donation Discussions in a Hospice Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Initiative

The educational intervention improved staff engagement and documentation related to eye donation, with a modest increase in discussion frequency, but a substantial increase in exclusion documentation. However, cultural and timing barriers persist. Continued education and integration of donation discussions into standard workflows are recommended for sustained improvement.

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Cureus
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2025-12-14
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.99200
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Organ Donation and Transplantation
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Improving Eye Donation Discussions in a Hospice Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Initiative

E MacInnes
Cureus
Organ Donation and Transplantation
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Improving Eye Donation Discussions in a Hospice Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Initiative

E MacInnes
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Abstract

The educational intervention improved staff engagement and documentation related to eye donation, with a modest increase in discussion frequency, but a substantial increase in exclusion documentation. However, cultural and timing barriers persist. Continued education and integration of donation discussions into standard workflows are recommended for sustained improvement.

CureusVol. 17(12)
Brighton and Sussex Medical School (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 49%
Organ Donation and Transplantation
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