Work and occupational risks of nurses in the multiple organ and tissue removal team

Abstract

Objective  To understand the work of nurses in the organ and tissue removal team and the occupational risks to which they are exposed and to analyze whether the context and working conditions can interfere with the viability of the organ.

Method  This is a qualitative study carried out in a reference hospital in southern Brazil. The nurses who make up the team participated in the research. Data collection took place through interviews via a digital platform. The content analysis method was employed.

Results  During the analyses, three categories emerged: the work of nurses in the Multiple Organ Removal team, the occupational risks that permeate the work and the work context and their impact on the viability of the organ.

Conclusion  The role of the nurse in the Multiple Organ Removal team is important for the effectiveness and safety of transplants, however, in this process, the nurse experiences occupational risks, including those related to travel, bad weather, excessive workload and exposure to biological risks.

Keywords:
Nursing; Tissue and Organ Procurement; Organ Transplantation; Occupational Risks; Occupational Health