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[Transplant nurse coordinator, a key mission].
Catherine Fournier1, Lydie Lerrat2
1Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Service de transplantation rénale, 149 rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France.
Revue De L'Infirmiere
|December 3, 2016
Summary
Kidney transplant nurse coordinators are vital for living donor transplants, offering essential support to both donors and recipients throughout the entire process. Their daily tasks include providing information, organizing care, and offering crucial emotional support.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplant Nursing
- Patient Care Coordination
Background:
- The living donor kidney transplant pathway involves complex care coordination.
- Nurse coordinators are central to managing patient and donor needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical role of the kidney transplant nurse coordinator.
- To describe the essential functions within the living donor transplant pathway.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of nursing roles.
- Observation of daily practices in a transplant ward.
Main Results:
- Kidney transplant nurse coordinators provide essential information and organization.
- They offer crucial support to living donors and recipients.
Conclusions:
- The kidney transplant nurse coordinator is indispensable for successful living donor transplants.
- Their multifaceted role ensures comprehensive care and support.
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