The importance of a multidisciplinary team to increase corneal donation
The introduction of the figure of the Specialized Nurse in Organ Donation in the multidisciplinary team as a support for the coordination of the organ and tissue donation
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https://doi.org/10.54103/dn/20905Keywords:
organ donation, cornea donation, donor, nurse, procurementAbstract
Corneal donation represents the only treatment that can provide visual recovery and improvement of painful symptoms to individuals with visual impairment caused by corneal disease, leading to improved quality of life. In addition to being a therapeutic intervention for the recipient, donation is also an essential means of comfort for bereaved families and the possibility of self-determination for the deceased. However, there needs to be more clarity between the need for and availability of grafts. The causes of this important gap are mainly due to a need for more information on the population and training of health professionals.
The introduction of an integrated Procurement model effectively improves the entire donation process through the interaction of a multidisciplinary group consisting of physicians, nurses, the hospital management team, and the formally recognized figure of a nurse expert in organ and tissue donation.
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