Guidance driven to patient submitted to liver transplantation: the important role of the nurse

Abstract

The aim of the present study is to develop theoretical considerations on the education of patients submitted to liver transplantation upon their discharge from the hospital. Due to the fact that the liver transplantation consists in a highly complex surgical procedure, the relevant role performed by nurses as an educator facilitating such process is noticeable. However, it will only be effective if suitable to the patient and family’s needs and if promoting the patient’s adherence to the treatment and clinical follow-up, thus resulting in a successful outcome of the whole transplantation.