Portable device technology in organ donation: new "app" for procurement coordinators

Area of Science:

• Medical Informatics
• Transplant Surgery
• Nursing Practice

Background:

• Portable devices are integral to bedside care.
• Organ procurement management involves complex protocols and frequent donor assessments.
• Nurses often manage significant aspects of organ procurement coordination.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate an iOS application for organ donation management.
• To streamline the organ procurement process for transplant coordinators and nurses.
• To enhance accuracy and efficiency in assessing donor conditions and managing procedures.

Main Methods:

• Development of a dedicated iOS application by transplant procurement coordinators.
• Inclusion of algorithms, tutorials, and calculators within the application.
• Application designed for use across various clinical settings (ER, ICU, OR, morgue).

Main Results:

• The application facilitates approach to relatives and organ donation procedures.
• It is designed to expedite the organ donation process.
• Ensures accuracy throughout the procurement workflow for both brainstem-dead and cadaver donors.

Conclusions:

• The developed iOS application can effectively support organ procurement management in daily practice.
• It offers a valuable tool for nurses and coordinators involved in organ donation.
• Potential to improve overall efficiency and outcomes in transplant coordination.