Deceased donor care provided by the nurse transplant coordinator: A qualitative research study among Spanish nurses.
Victor Fernandez-AlonsoDomingo Palacios-CeñaCelia Silva-MartínAna García-PozoPublished in: International journal of nursing practice (2020)
The donation process is both complex and delicate, and nursing care is an essential component. The care provided by the nurse transplant coordinator has the donor at the centre of the process, driven by respect for their decision. The family is seen as an extension of the donor. Nursing care should focus on continuous, honest communication, coordinating care with the intensive care unit, ensuring privacy and intimacy.