Comprehension the nursing team on brain death and organ donation

Authors

  • Izaura Luzia Silvério Freire Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Ana Elza Oliveira de Mendonça Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Marcelo Bessa de Freitas Secretaria de Estado da Saúde Pública do Rio Grande do Norte.
  • Gabriela de Sousa Martins Melo Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Isabelle Katherinne Fernandes Costa Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.13.4.175961
Keywords: Nursing, Tissue and organ procurement, Brain death

Abstract

Objective: Identify the understanding of the nursing team about brain death (BD) and the donation of organs and tissues.

Method: Descriptive, quantitative study conducted in six hospitals in Natal/RN with 68 nursing staff. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, realized descriptive analysis and thematic analysis of content. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee.

Results: Of the 68 professionals, 51,5% were nursing technician; 77,9% affirmed feeling prepared to assist patient in BD. Among the criteria for the diagnosis of BD, 94,1% cited absence of brain activity detects by complementary exams. The maintenance of body temperature (82,4%) was the main care mentioned in maintenance of the potential donor. Of the donation process, the interview with the family was the most cited (82,4%).

Conclusion: It was evidenced lack of theoretical and practical knowledge of the nursing team, demonstrating the need to invest in educational strategies.

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Author Biographies

Izaura Luzia Silvério Freire, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Professora da Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte/UFRN. Doutoranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem/UFRN. Endereço: Rua São João, 1233, Ap. 601, Bloco A, Lagoa Seca, Natal/RN, Brasil. CEP: 59022-390. Tel: (84) 87438192.

Ana Elza Oliveira de Mendonça, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Enfermeira intensivista da UTI geral do Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes /UFRN. Doutoranda em Ciências da Saúde /UFRN.

Marcelo Bessa de Freitas, Secretaria de Estado da Saúde Pública do Rio Grande do Norte.

Enfermeiro da Secretaria de Estado da Saúde Pública do Rio Grande do Norte . Especialista em Terapia Intensiva e Educação.

Gabriela de Sousa Martins Melo, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Enfermeira. Doutoranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Bolsista CAPES.

Isabelle Katherinne Fernandes Costa, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora Adjunto 1 da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.

Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Pós-doutor em Enfermagem. Bolsista CNPQ (PQ2). Professor Titular da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.
Published
23-09-2014
How to Cite
[1]
Freire, I.L.S. et al. 2014. Comprehension the nursing team on brain death and organ donation. Global Nursing. 13, 4 (Sep. 2014), 179–207. DOI:https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.13.4.175961.
Issue
Vol. 13 No. 4 (2014): #36 - Octubre
Section
Administración-Gestión-Calidad

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