The Role of NGO in Deceased Organ Transplantation / 대한이식학회지

ABSTRACT

Solid organ transplantations give end stage organ failure patients new, healthy and normal lives and have them return to their families, friends and communities. But, there has been a donor organ shortage and it has been considered a major obstacle. A national report in 2009 showed a severe disparity between the annual numbers of organ donors (1,787) and the number of patients (12,235) on the deceased donor waiting list. In terms of donor action, and to meet the demands of organs for transplantation, we need to educate the public on the need for organs, eye and tissue donations, and we need to motivate the public to make an actionable donor designation. The unification of non-governmental organization (NGO) is necessary to educate the public about organ, eye and tissue donations and to avoid duplication of effort.