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Bereaved relatives' decision about deceased organ donation: An integrated psycho-social study conducted in Spain

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  • López, Jorge S.
  • Martínez, José M.
  • Soria-Oliver, María
  • Aramayona, Begoña
  • García-Sánchez, Rubén
  • Martín, María J.
  • Almendros, Carmen

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Family refusal to organ donation of a deceased relative represents one of the most important barriers to organ transplantation. Although a large literature about family decisions has amassed, the existing evidence needs further integration and structuring.

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  • López, Jorge S. & Martínez, José M. & Soria-Oliver, María & Aramayona, Begoña & García-Sánchez, Rubén & Martín, María J. & Almendros, Carmen, 2018. "Bereaved relatives' decision about deceased organ donation: An integrated psycho-social study conducted in Spain," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 205(C), pages 37-47.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:205:y:2018:i:c:p:37-47
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.03.039
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