The κnowledge and contribution of medical and nursing staff in the process of organ donation and transplantation from living or deceased donors (Master thesis)

Μάντζιου, Μαριάννα/ Mantziou, Marianna

This narrative review study focuses on the investigation of the organ transplantation process, emphasizing the critical role of medical and nursing staff throughout the process. The analysis begins by reviewing the history and progress of organ transplantation, highlighting surgical and medical milestones that have led to improved patient health outcomes. The study delves into the concept of brain death, a cornerstone in organ procurement from deceased donors, and outlines the rigorous criteria and ethical considerations involved in the decisions of potential donors. The donation process is scrutinized, with an emphasis on the different types of donors and the ethical and logistical complexities of living donor transplantation. Central to the study is the examination and contribution of healthcare professionals, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the transplant process and the ethical principles that guide clinical practice. The paper concludes by reflecting on the future of transplantation, and highlights the potential for introducing innovation and the ongoing commitment of the medical community. In conducting this study, a comprehensive and systematic approach was used to collect secondary research on the topic of organ donation and transplantation. The initial phase of the research involved the use of key databases and digital libraries, with PubMed and Google scholar being the main ones. Terms such as "organ transplantation", "donor selection criteria", "nursing in transplantation" and "organ donation" were the keywords used. The research was conducted primarily in English to ensure accessibility and applicability of the findings to a wider academic and professional audience. Inclusion criteria for articles included relevance to the study topics and the credibility of the source to ensure that the most authoritative information was considered. Articles that did not meet these criteria, not available in the required language, were excluded from further consideration.
Institution and School/Department of submitter: Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης. Σχολή Επιστημών Υγείας. Τμήμα Ιατρικής
Subject classification: Organ transplantation
Keywords: Donor types,Organ transplantation,Brain death,Τύποι δοτών,Μεταμόσχευση οργάνων,Εγκεφαλικός θάνατος
URI: https://repo.lib.duth.gr/jspui/handle/123456789/19125
http://dx.doi.org/10.26257/heal.duth.17849
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