EXPERIENCES OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION COORDINATORS DURING COVID-19: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Ufuk Akkurt; İsa Çelik; Seçil Duran; Murat Bektaş; Dilek Çilingir

Makale detayları

EXPERIENCES OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION COORDINATORS DURING COVID-19: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Yazarlar:

Ufuk Akkurt | İsa Çelik | Seçil Duran | Murat Bektaş | Dilek Çilingir

Yayıncı:

Gumushane University

Ana Başlıklar:

Cerrahi Hastalıklar Hemşireliği | Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Dergi:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.19-27

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001313437

pISSN:

2146-9954

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 This study was intended to examine the experiences of Organ and Tissue Donation Coordinators OTDCs in Turkey involved in the cadaveric donor process during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a descriptive qualitative study conducted with 12 OTDCs working in nine different regions in Turkey. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research COREQ guidelines were used to ensure transparency. Six themes emerged regarding the experiences of OTDCs: 1 intensity in intensive care units, 2 negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on OTDCs, 3 changes in the donor diagnostic process, 4 communication difficulties with family, 5 the reduction in potential donors, and 6 a decrease in organ donation activities of OTDCs. The findings emphasized that there were prolongations and changes in the coordination process due to increased patient density in intensive care units, which negatively affected the OTDCs. In addition, it was emphasized that the changes in the diagnostic process, communication difficulties with family members, and fewer potential donors led to a decrease in the number of cadaveric donors. This study highlights important issues experienced by OTDCs in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings also explain the decrease in organ donors during the pandemic. Our study revealed insufficient action plans, guidelines, and communication tools regarding the cadaveric donation process during this time.

 This study was intended to examine the experiences of Organ and Tissue Donation Coordinators OTDCs in Turkey involved in the cadaveric donor process during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a descriptive qualitative study conducted with 12 OTDCs working in nine different regions in Turkey. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research COREQ guidelines were used to ensure transparency. Six themes emerged regarding the experiences of OTDCs: 1 intensity in intensive care units, 2 negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on OTDCs, 3 changes in the donor diagnostic process, 4 communication difficulties with family, 5 the reduction in potential donors, and 6 a decrease in organ donation activities of OTDCs. The findings emphasized that there were prolongations and changes in the coordination process due to increased patient density in intensive care units, which negatively affected the OTDCs. In addition, it was emphasized that the changes in the diagnostic process, communication difficulties with family members, and fewer potential donors led to a decrease in the number of cadaveric donors. This study highlights important issues experienced by OTDCs in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings also explain the decrease in organ donors during the pandemic. Our study revealed insufficient action plans, guidelines, and communication tools regarding the cadaveric donation process during this time.

 This study was intended to examine the experiences of Organ and Tissue Donation Coordinators OTDCs in Turkey involved in the cadaveric donor process during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a descriptive qualitative study conducted with 12 OTDCs working in nine different regions in Turkey. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research COREQ guidelines were used to ensure transparency. Six themes emerged regarding the experiences of OTDCs: 1 intensity in intensive care units, 2 negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on OTDCs, 3 changes in the donor diagnostic process, 4 communication difficulties with family, 5 the reduction in potential donors, and 6 a decrease in organ donation activities of OTDCs. The findings emphasized that there were prolongations and changes in the coordination process due to increased patient density in intensive care units, which negatively affected the OTDCs. In addition, it was emphasized that the changes in the diagnostic process, communication difficulties with family members, and fewer potential donors led to a decrease in the number of cadaveric donors. This study highlights important issues experienced by OTDCs in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings also explain the decrease in organ donors during the pandemic. Our study revealed insufficient action plans, guidelines, and communication tools regarding the cadaveric donation process during this time.

 Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiyedeki Organ ve Doku Bağışı Koordinatörleri OTDCnin, COVID-19 salgını sırasında kadavra donör sürecindeki deneyimlerini incelemektir. Bu, Türkiyenin dokuz farklı bölgesinde çalışan 12 OTDC ile yürütülen tanımlayıcı nitel bir çalışmadır. Şeffaflığı sağlamak için nitel araştırmaların raporlanmasına yönelik birleştirilmiş kriterler COREQ kılavuzları kullanıldı. OTDClerin deneyimlerine ilişkin altı tema ortaya çıktı: 1 yoğun bakım ünitelerindeki yoğunluk, 2 COVID-19 salgınının OTDCler üzerindeki olumsuz etkileri, 3 donör teşhis sürecindeki değişiklikler, 4 aileyle iletişim zorlukları, 5 potansiyel donörlerin azalması ve 6 OTDClerin organ bağışı faaliyetlerinde azalma. Bulgular, yoğun bakım ünitelerinde hasta yoğunluğunun artması nedeniyle koordinasyon sürecinde uzama ve değişikliklerin yaşandığını ve bu durumun OTDCleri olumsuz etkilediğini gösterdi. Ayrıca tanı sürecindeki değişikliklerin, aile bireyleri ile iletişim zorluklarının ve potansiyel donör sayısının azalmasının kadavra donör sayısında azalmaya yol açtığı vurgulandı. Bu çalışma, Türkiyedeki OTDClerin COVID-19 salgını sırasında yaşadığı önemli sorunları vurgulamaktadır. Bulgular aynı zamanda pandemi sırasında organ bağışçılarının azalmasını da açıklamaktadır. Çalışmamız bu dönemde kadavra bağışı sürecine ilişkin eylem planlarının, yönergelerin ve iletişim araçlarının yetersiz olduğunu ortaya çıkardı.

Makale detayları

EXPERIENCES OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION COORDINATORS DURING COVID-19: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Yazarlar:

Ufuk Akkurt | İsa Çelik | Seçil Duran | Murat Bektaş | Dilek Çilingir

Yayıncı:

Gumushane University

Ana Başlıklar:

Cerrahi Hastalıklar Hemşireliği | Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Dergi:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.19-27

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001313437

pISSN:

2146-9954

Brain Death

COVID-19

Health Personnel

Intensive Care Units

Tissue and Organ Procurement.Beyin Ölümü

COVİD-19

Sağlık Personeli

Yoğun Bakım Üniteleri

Doku ve Organ Temini.

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Ufuk Akkurt | İsa Çelik | Seçil Duran | Murat Bektaş | Dilek Çilingir

Yayıncı: Gumushane University

Ana Başlıklar: Cerrahi Hastalıklar Hemşireliği | Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Dergi: Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.19-27

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 3/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001313437

pISSN: 2146-9954

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Ufuk Akkurt | İsa Çelik | Seçil Duran | Murat Bektaş | Dilek Çilingir

Yayıncı:

Gumushane University

Ana Başlıklar:

Cerrahi Hastalıklar Hemşireliği | Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Dergi:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.19-27

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001313437

pISSN:

2146-9954