Reporting detailed information and acknowledging donor-cadavers: good practice recommendation for anatomists

Authors : İlke Ali Gürses, Esranur Korkmaz, Adnan Öztürk
Pages : 177-181
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Publication Date : 2016-12-30
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Objectives: In order to facilitate a healthy and trusting relationship between anatomists and their society, appreciating the anatomical gift of the individuals that donated their bodies to science in every way possible remains central. Apart from memorial services and monuments, scientific articles themselves can be a good platform to show this appreciation. In this article, we aimed to an create and awareness among anatomists and researchers by evaluating the information given regarding donor-cadavers in their articles and see if they acknowledged them. Methods: We evaluated all articles that used human cadaveric specimens by Turkish anatomists published between January 2011 and April 2016 and assessed if researchers provided data on the age, gender, preservation techniqueinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(s);, source, and ethical / legal permissions regarding the cadavers used. Results: Majority of the articles provided data about gender insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(74.5%); and age insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(68.9%);. Preservation technique insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(56.6%); and source of specimens insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(50.5%); were reported less frequently. While 28.3% of the articles provided data on some form of ethical approval, only 11.8% of the articles provided data on the consent of the individuals. Ten insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(4.7%); articles acknowledged the cadavers and/or their families. Conclusion: We believe it is the duty of anatomists to promote body donation within their society by building a trustworthy relationship. Scientific articles that depend on donor-cadavers should also be used to promote this relationship. Therefore, awareness among anatomists should be raised to discuss ethical grounds for scientific research on cadavers.
Keywords : anatomy, cadaver, guideline, medical ethics, research

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