ObjectivesTo explore the presence of specialist outpatient nursing activity in care for kidney transplant recipients in Spain and to determine the level of competence development of this activity according to the Advanced Practice Nurse model.DesignDescriptive, cross‐sectional study.Participants and MeasurementsAll outpatient nurses specialising in renal transplantation in the 39 transplant hospitals in Spain were included. To fulfil the study objectives, an ad hoc questionnaire and the ‘Advanced Practice Nurse Role Definition Instrument (IDREPA)’ were administered to assess the nurses' level of competence development.ResultsOf the facilities included in the study, 25 (64.1%) had posttransplant nursing activity, 13 (33.3%) had pretransplant nursing activity and 11 (28.2%) had nursing activity involving kidney donor candidates. Twenty‐seven specialist nurse's offices were identified. The results of the IDREPA reflect the presence of advanced practice in the domains of ‘expert care planning’ and ‘comprehensive care’. Three (11.1%) nurses met all criteria for advanced nursing practice.ConclusionThe results on specialised outpatient nursing activity at the 39 transplantation facilities in Spain indicate a low presence of this type of activity, with an even lower presence of advanced practice nurses.Implications for Clinical PracticeManagement teams should consider investing in the quality of care provided by advanced nurse practice to ensure that suitable treatment is provided and better clinical outcomes are obtained.
AimsTo analyse the aspects involved in the care of individuals assessed as kidney transplant candidates and to identify the role of nurses in providing specialised care for this population.DesignScoping review. The results were summarised using a narrative synthesis technique.Data SourcesA review of the literature published between 2001 and 2021 was conducted between October and November 2021 using PubMed, CINAHL and SciELO.Review MethodsThe research team agreed on a search strategy based on clinical practice guidelines for assessing kidney transplantation candidates. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies published in peer‐reviewed journals in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese were included.ResultsA total of 377 studies were identified, and 49 articles were included after the inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. The narrative synthesis was structured into four themes: Physical needs; Psychological and quality of life needs; Education and adherence needs; and Nurses' role.ConclusionNursing assessment of kidney transplantation candidates should encompass physical, psychosocial and adherence aspects. A variety of methodologies and resources are available for this assessment. Nurses contribute to coordinating access to kidney transplantation, aiming to improve adherence to an appropriate lifestyle to prevent patients from being excluded from kidney transplantation or suffering from kidney transplantation–related complications.ImpactBased on our findings, we managed to design a nursing care map for kidney transplantation candidates combining the main elements of nursing care that should be incorporated into this process. Advanced practice nursing professionals play a crucial role in accessing renal transplant care.
Background Waiting time for kidney transplants (KT) is an important health determinant for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). During this time, ongoing evaluation and participation is necessary in order to guarantee the quality and suitability of the proposed treatment. There is no existing literature on the potential impact of inclusion of an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) role in the hospital setting on care for CKD patients who are candidates for KT. The main objectives of this protocol are: to analyse outpatient nursing activity in the care of individuals with KT in Spain; to identify the needs of individuals who are KT candidates; and to measure the impact of the APN role through patient outcomes and experiences. These objectives are fulfilled through 5 specific related substudies. Methods A convergent parallel mixed methods approach will be conducted between July 2021 and April 2024. Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected and analysed separately to ascertain whether the findings confirm or contradict one another. Each of the 5 substudies of the project require a specific design, sampling method, and data collection procedure in order to meet the overall objectives for the project. Discussion The results of the project are expected to inform the design of future nursing roles and contribute to future improvements in the quality of care provided. The data that may be obtained from this protocol are limited to the specific context of the study facility and may be extrapolated but not compared to other settings due to the variability of care pathways for KT candidates internationally. Trial registration This project was approved by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee (no.2020/9418/I). The study was supported by the “Strategic Plan for Health Research and Innovation” from the Generalitat de Catalunya, registration number SLT017/20/000001, with a contribution of 57,239 euros.
Background. Waiting time for kidney transplants (KT) is an important health determinant for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). During this time, ongoing evaluation and participation is necessary in order to guarantee the quality and suitability of the proposed treatment. There is no existing literature on the potential impact of inclusion of an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) role in the hospital setting on care for CKD patients who are candidates for KT. The main objectives of this protocol are: to analyse outpatient nursing activity in the care of individuals with KT in Spain; to identify the needs of individuals who are KT candidates; and to measure the impact of the APN role through patient outcomes and experiences. These objectives are fulfilled through 5 specific related substudies. Methods. A convergent parallel mixed methods approach will be conducted. Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected and analysed separately to ascertain whether the findings confirm or contradict one another. Each of the 5 substudies of the project require a specific design, sampling method, and data collection procedure in order to meet the overall objectives for the project. Discussion. The results of the project are expected to inform the design of future nursing roles and contribute to future improvements in the quality of care provided. The data that may be obtained from this protocol are limited to the specific context of the study facility and may be extrapolated but not compared to other settings due to the variability of care pathways for KT candidates internationally. Trial registration. This project was approved by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee (no.2020/9418/I). The study was supported by the “Strategic Plan for Health Research and Innovation” from the Generalitat de Catalunya, registration number SLT017/20/000001, with a contribution of 57,239 euros.
Objetivos: Describir las necesidades asistenciales del candidato a donante de riñón; sus características sociodemográficas y clínicas; y analizar los resultados desde una perspectiva de género.Material y Método: Estudio observacional descriptivo transversal. Se recogieron datos clínicos; sociodemográficos; y el número y tipo de visitas y pruebas realizadas durante el año 2020.Resultados: Se incluyeron 60 candidatos a donantes de riñón (n=37 mujeres; 61,67%) con una media de 51,98±14,50 años y una mediana de 2,5 [RIQ (0,69-5,29)] meses de estudio. 16 (26,67%) fueron aptos para la donación, correspondiendo al 14,16% de la actividad en Trasplante Renal (TR) del centro de referencia. Se requirieron 757 visitas (20,60% de la actividad) de las que 341 (45,05%) fueron visitas con la enfermera. Se requirieron 423 pruebas (19,60% de la actividad) durante el estudio. Se identificó una media de 1,87±1,35 factores de riesgo cardiovascular en la muestra analizada, siendo de 1,56±0,81 en los que finalmente fueron donantes. Más mujeres (n=12; 75%) que hombres (n=4; 25%) fueron finalmente donantes renales.Conclusiones: El estudio del candidato a donante de riñón es complejo e implica el doble de actividad que en el de los candidatos a receptores de trasplante renal. El proceso finaliza en donación en el 27% de los candidatos estudiados. La enfermera concentra el 45% de las visitas que se requieren. Es necesario explorar estrategias para optimizar el proceso de estudio. Hay diferencias de género en cuanto a la predisposición para estudiarse voluntariamente como candidata a donante renal.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.