Organ procurement: Spanish transplant procurement management

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2011 Jun;19(3-4):268-78. doi: 10.1177/0218492311411590.

Abstract

Transplantation is an accepted therapeutic option to save or improve the quality of life when organ failure occurs or tissue replacements are needed. However, the lack of organs is the major limitation. The deceased organ procurement organization and professionals provide the solution to this international problem. In this review, we identify the elements involved in the organ procurement management process to analyze the possibility of implementation of deceased organ procurement for a transplantation program. While the donation rates are subject to several negative factors including religious, economic, cultural, and legal issues, the existence of well-trained professionals may considerably increase them. Professional training in organ donation along with the establishment of a solid organizational system has been identified as the crucial factor in developing efficient organ donation and transplantation programs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Education, Medical
  • Health Care Costs
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Organ Transplantation* / economics
  • Organ Transplantation* / education
  • Organizational Objectives
  • Patient Care Team
  • Program Development
  • Spain
  • Tissue Donors / supply & distribution*
  • Tissue and Organ Procurement / economics
  • Tissue and Organ Procurement / organization & administration*
  • Waiting Lists