Interventions performed by nurses in the maintenance of potential organ donors: a scoping review
Year: 2026
Type: review
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: to map the care interventions provided by nurses in the maintenance of potential deceased organ donors. METHOD: a scoping review based on the JBI methodology was conducted from January to July 2025, consulting the following data source: MEDLINE; Scopus; Web of Science; LILACS; Embase; CINAHL; SciELO; Cochrane Library; ProQuest Dissertations Theses Global; Catalog of Theses and Dissertations; Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations; and Google Scholar. Studies in English, Spanish, and Portuguese related to the research objective, without time limitations, were included. Duplicate studies, those without full text available, letters to the editor, and those lacking information on population, concept, and context were excluded. RESULTS: fifty-three studies were included. The scientific evidence was synthesized into eight categories: hemodynamic care; temperature care; ventilatory support; biochemical analysis; blood transfusion care; infection prevention; nutritional support; and corneal care. CONCLUSION: nurses perform multiple interventions to prevent, control, and correct changes associated with brain death, such as: administering volume and vasopressor drugs; maintaining protective ventilation; and correcting electrolyte disturbances. However, gaps were also identified in nurses' participation and autonomy in care such as: prescribing and titrating medications; inserting transcutaneous pacemakers; and adjusting mechanical ventilation parameters.
Source: Revista gaúcha de enfermagem
Institution: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $190
OpenAlex ID: W7224906295