P7.4 Enhancing knowledge and confidence when facilitating paediatric and neonatal organ donation
Thursday October 19, 2023 from 13:00 to 14:00
South Seas Ballroom A/B
Presenter

Emma Schoorl, United Kingdom

Specialist Nurse Organ Donation - Regional Paediatric Lead London

London - NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant

Abstract

Enhancing knowledge and confidence when facilitating paediatric and neonatal organ donation

Petra Shroff1, Emma Schoorl1.

1NHSBT, NHSBT, london, United Kingdom

Introduction: Whilst the vast majority of Organ Donors are adults there are several children & adolescents who become donors. We identified that whilst the process of facilitating an organ donor is the same, the environment presents several elements & nuances that have the potential to result in reduced confidence levels. 
Method: Our aim was to create a bespoke Paediatric & Neonatal training day for Speciailist Nurses Organ Donation (SNOD's).To increase knowledge & build the confidence of SNODs when attending paediatric & neonatal referrals. To maximise every opportunity in accordance with the NHSBT Stratery , Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation to 2030 : Meeting the Need.
Results: Feedback revealed an increase in both knowledge & confidence for the complete process from referral to post donation care. This day has been facilitated for 3 consecutive trainee cohorts. In its infancy it was delivered to the London Region, then expanded to include  the South East & Eastern Regions. As a result of the positive feedback & the success of the days this training resource is being shared nationally for all trainees & SNODS to access.​
Conclusion: This Package should be an extension to the current training package and delivered Nationally in smaller Regional Group settings. 


Lectures by Emma Schoorl

When Session Talk Title Room
Thu-19
13:00 - 14:00
Training Education Enhancing knowledge and confidence when facilitating paediatric and neonatal organ donation South Seas Ballroom A/B

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