Open AccessEvaluation of the Opinions and Knowledge of Medical School Students on Organ Donation and Transplantation
Author(s) -
Türkkan Öztürk Kaygusuz,
Edibe Pi̇ri̇nçci̇
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pubmed central
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2148-5607
DOI - 10.5152/tjg.2021.20937
Subject(s) - organ donation , medicine , transplantation , donation , organ transplantation , curriculum , family medicine , medical education , surgery , psychology , pedagogy , economics , economic growth
Insufficient organ donation is one of the most significant current problems in medical care. The students of the faculty of medicine could be the strongest supporters of organ donation and transplantation, and may play an important role in increasing organ donation. This study aimed to determine the relevant educational needs of the medical students by evaluating their knowledge and opinions about organ donation and transplantation, according to their grade levels.