THE FAMILY EXPERIENCE IN LIGHT OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION FOR TRANSPLANTATION

Abstract

This article aims to conduct a review of literature on texts and books that discuss the factors involved in the decision of donating organs and tissue for transplants. Thirty eight (38) articles were found on the subject, published between 2000-2015, and 12 articles published in printed books. Among those, eight articles were included and a book on the family experience in the donation process. During the search a concentration of scientific production of texts and research on the subject was found to be located in the state of São Paulo. The publication of this article is of great importance due to the limitations and paucity of research and academic publications on the subject within the state of Bahia, which presented in 2016 a rate of 62 % of family refusal for organ donation for transplants.