Multiple organ retrieval: impact on staff and institutions

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Transplantation Medicine
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• The process of multiple organ retrieval from brain dead donors presents unique challenges.
• Perioperative nurses and healthcare institutions face direct and indirect effects from these procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the impact of organ retrieval on perioperative nurses and healthcare settings.
• To identify potential stress and impact situations within the organ retrieval process.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of nursing experiences in organ retrieval.
• Review of institutional protocols and challenges in organ procurement.

Main Results:

• The organ retrieval process creates significant stress for nursing staff.
• Healthcare institutions experience logistical and emotional impacts.

Conclusions:

• Understanding and addressing the stressors in organ retrieval is crucial.
• Effective interventions can optimize organ retrieval outcomes and support nursing staff.