Clin Transplant Res
September 2024
Organ donation and transplantation are integral components of modern medicine. This scoping review thoroughly explores the historical evolution, current status, and future prospects of organ donation and transplantation in Malaysia. Historically, Malaysia faced significant challenges in establishing a robust organ transplantation system, with various factors hindering organ donation efforts.
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January 2024
This article explores the impact of a partnership program involving the International Society of Nephrology-The Transplantation Society, the Southern Philippines Medical Center, and the University of Barcelona. The program included capacity building and partnership with the Donation and Transplant Institute, leading to the creation of 5 Intermediate Transplant Procurement Management courses for Southern Philippines Medical Center's healthcare professionals. The study analyzed organ donation activity and training records from 2016 to 2022, dividing the periods pre- and postSister Transplant Center partnership, and further subdividing to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEUDONORGAN, a European Union-funded project to improve organ and tissue donation, included a blended-based "Train the Trainers" program, which was implemented with the support of an international consortium from Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. The web-based training included seven modules for which medical aspects, educational tips, and practical activities were scored using a 5-point Likert scale. The overall mean scores of satisfaction were higher than 4 for each module, without significant differences between HCPs and OKPs.
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