Actitud hacia el proceso de procuración de órganos y tejidos de las/os enfermeras/ os

Abstract

Introduction Organ, tissue and cell transplants have become a global practice which allows
human life extension and improvement. Technical and technological advances have improved
both effectiveness and acceptability, resulting in a demand increase for these practices. In the
development of this process, Nursing has a key role in assisting the potential donor, as well
as in supporting their family. Attitudes are psychosocial phenomena through which cognitive,
emotional and behavioural aspects become intertwined. Objective: The objective was to establish the attitudes towards tissue and organ procurement processes of high-complexity service
nurses at Hospital Córdoba from July to August of 2019. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted. Participants: 53 nurses. Collection method and
instrument: A Likert scale-questionnaire survey was carried out. Results: 86.79 % of nurses
expressed indifference towards the organ and tissue procurement process, while 7.55 % of them
displayed a positive attitude and 5.66 % presented a negative one. In relation to the dimensions,
according to the principles present in the Act No. 27.447, it was found that 58.49 % of nurses
presented a positive attitude, 37.44 % expressed indifference and 3.77 % of them displayed a
negative attitude. When detecting a potential donor, 58 % of nurses expressed indifference, 36
% presented a positive attitude and 6% of them displayed a negative one. When providing care
to a donor, 49.06 % of them expressed indifference, 47.17 % presented a positive attitude and
3.77 % displayed a negative one. When relating to a potential donor’s family, 58.48 % of nurses
expressed indifference, 26.41 % presented a positive attitude and 15.10 % displayed a negative
one. Discussion/Conclusion: Indifference towards the organ and tissue procurement process
was found among the nursing professional staff. To conclude, it must be emphasized that,
although a positive cognitive level regarding the process was observed, such cognitive level
does not necessarily lead to consistent actions. Thus, in practice, the professional’s behaviour
is inconsistent since they predominantly expressed indifference as part of their behavioural
component.