European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Organ donation has become a motivating factor for saving a life under many circumstances. The life expectancy has also increased with the advent of organ donation. The objectives of the study are to assess the knowledge about cadaveric organ donation among anatomists and their attitude and willingness towards cadaveric organ donation(COD).
Materials and methods : A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among anatomists in India during the months of January and February 2022. Data was collected by using a pre-structured and pre-tested questionnaire from 371 anatomists .
Results: 79.2 % knew the purpose of organ transplantation. 39 % participants strongly agreed for organ donation after their death. 29.6 % are willing to donate organs to facilitate the medical teaching.
Conclusion : Health care professionals can play great potential role in maximizing the limited organ supply for patients with end stage organ failure. Majority of health care professionals were well aware of COD. But, their attitude towards cadaveric organ donation is not as much as their level of knowledge. Hence, intensive education on the importance of organ donation is much needed nowadays