ArticleTransplantation direct2019
Epidemiology and Comorbidity Burden of Organ Donor Referrals in Australia: Cohort Study 2010-2015.
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- Using Linked Health Service Data in Multimodal Modeling of Kidney Transplant Waitlist Outcomes: Protocol for the Maximizing Organ Donor Utility Systemwide (MODUS) Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Potential organ donors with primary brain tumours: missed opportunities for donation and transplantation identified in Australian cohort study 2010-2015.ANZ journal of surgery · 2022Article
- Perceived Versus Verified Cancer History and Missed Opportunities for Donation in an Australian Cohort of Potential Deceased Solid Organ Donors.Transplantation direct · 2022Article
- Safety and Biovigilance in Organ Donation (SAFEBOD): Protocol for a Population-Based Cohort Study.JMIR research protocols · 2020Article
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Abstract
Increasing organ donation rates in Australia have been exceeded by a rise in potential donor referrals not proceeding to donate. Referral evaluation is resource-intensive. We sought to characterize organ donor referrals in New South Wales, Australia, and identify predictors of referrals not proceeding to donation.
methodsWe performed a cohort study of NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service logs 2010-2015, describing the prevalence and impact of comorbidities on referral outcome. Logistic regression was used to identify comorbidities influencing outcome and predict probability of donation.
resultsOf 2977 referrals, 669 (22%) donated and 2308 (78%) did not. Despite increasing donation rates, the proportion proceeding to donate declined 2010-2015. Among referrals, the prevalence of all comorbidities except cerebrovascular disease increased and was higher among nondonors. History of cardiac disease, ≥65 years of age, chronic kidney or liver disease, malignancy, and absence of cerebrovascular disease were all significantly (
conclusionsComorbidity burden among donor referrals is increasing. The presence of particular comorbidities may significantly impact referral outcome. A better understanding of referral characteristics associated with non donation may improve the efficiency of the referral process in the context of encouraging routine referrals.
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