P-30 NURSING EXPERIENCE IN THE ONLY ADULT-TO-ADULT LIVING DONOR LIVER TRANSPLANT PROGRAM IN COLOMBIA

Abstract

Conflict of interest: No Introduction and Objectives: Fundación Cardioinfantil is the only healthcare institution (IPS) in Colombia registered at the national level to perform adult living donor liver transplants (THADV). The low availability of deceased donors and the high mortality rate on the waiting list motivated the creation of the program. Nursing plays a fundamental role in promoting and educating the living donor and their family, which is essential for the program's success.To describe the nursing experience and evaluate the quality of education provided to living donors in the adult liver transplant program at Fundación Cardioinfantil, Colombia. Patients / Materials and Methods: A descriptive observational study was conducted in the THADV program, which included the review of nursing education records of donors studied between 2017 and 2023. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed using R-Studio software to assess the understanding of the information, motivations for donating, and educational needs. Results and Discussion: A total of 187 donors were studied. 97% adequately understood the education provided regarding anatomy, donation process, evaluation, and motivation. Only 3% of the donors studied required re-education. Among the donors studied, the male gender represented the highest percentage of donations at 51.87%. The median age was 31.9 years, and the most prevalent relationship was ''son/daughter'' at 59%. Lastly, the primary motivation for donating was love for a loved one and improving their quality of life. Conclusions: The education provided by the nursing staff to potential donors in the first THADV program in Colombia is effective, well-regarded, and crucial for the program's long-term success and sustainability.