DEVELOPMENT OF AN EDUCATIONAL GUIDE FOR NURSES IN THE CONTEXT OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION
Keywords: kidney transplantation; nursing care; health education; educational technology.
Introduction: Kidney transplantation, as a highly complex procedure, requires specific knowledge and systematic care from the nursing team. Nurses' performance must be guided by interventions based on scientific evidence to ensure safe and high-quality care. In this context, constant professional development and the use of tools that guide care practice in an ethical, integrated, and effective manner are essential. Objective: To develop an educational booklet for nurses who work or wish to work in kidney transplantation, offering practical guidance on legislation, care routines, and the role of nursing in each phase of care. Methodology: This is a methodological study with a qualitative approach, which involved an integrative literature review, analysis of institutional protocols, and consultation with national regulations on organ transplantation in Brazil. Furthermore, a mapping of evidence related to the knowledge and competencies required in nursing care routines was conducted to scientifically support the booklet's contents. Results: The final product was a 12-chapter educational booklet, covering everything from the legal and clinical aspects of chronic kidney disease to the role of nurses in the various stages of kidney transplantation. The chapters cover topics such as patient recruitment, preoperative preparation, immediate postoperative care, and discharge guidelines. Final considerations: Continuing education and professional development proved essential for nurses to be prepared for the constant updates in clinical practice and the specificities of kidney transplant patient care. Educational technologies, such as the booklet developed, prove to be strategic tools for expanding knowledge, strengthening self-care, and improving communication between patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, thus promoting adherence and continuity of care