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[Donor action program].

Tomonori Hasegawa1, Naoshi Shinozaki, Shinichi Ohshima

  • 1Division of Health Policy and Health Service Research, Department of Social Medicine, Toho University School of Medicine.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|November 10, 2005
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The Donor Action Program (DAP) shows promise for increasing organ donation in Japan. However, healthcare professionals require enhanced education on transplantation and family communication to successfully implement this program.

Area of Science:

  • Organ transplantation
  • Public health
  • Healthcare management

Context:

  • Organ transplantation advances have heightened the demand for donor organs, creating a critical shortage.
  • The Donor Action Program (DAP), utilizing total quality management, has proven effective in optimizing organ donation processes globally.
  • DAP has been successfully implemented in 23 countries, demonstrating its adaptability.

Purpose:

  • To assess the feasibility and potential impact of the Donor Action Program (DAP) in Japan.
  • To identify specific challenges and educational needs of Japanese healthcare professionals regarding organ donation.
  • To inform strategies for the successful implementation of DAP in the Japanese healthcare system.

Summary:

  • A preliminary study in Japan indicated that DAP is implementable and could increase organ donation rates.

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  • Japanese healthcare professionals demonstrated underestimation of transplantation's social and clinical significance and skepticism towards brain death criteria.
  • Limited knowledge and experience in communicating with bereaved families were identified, alongside unmet educational needs.

    • Impact:

    • Successful implementation of DAP in Japan necessitates prioritizing the establishment of an organization for data management and educational program development.
    • Addressing healthcare professionals' perceptions and knowledge gaps is crucial for enhancing organ donation in Japan.
    • This study provides a foundation for adapting and implementing international best practices in organ donation within a new cultural context.