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ArticleRisk management and healthcare policy2021

Framework for Solid-Organ Transplantation During COVID-19 Pandemic in Europe.

Daniela Kniepeiss, Lydia Jantscher, Shahdy Al-Sharafy, Gerald Sendlhofer, Peter Schemmer

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Daniela KniepeissGeneral, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Lydia JantscherResearch Unit for Safety in Health, c/o Division of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Shahdy Al-SharafyGeneral, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Gerald SendlhoferResearch Unit for Safety in Health, c/o Division of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Peter SchemmerGeneral, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSince the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on solid-organ transplantation (SOT) is unclear, an online survey on the specific framework of leading European transplant centers (n=155) in 31 European countries was conducted between April 24 and May 15, 2020.

methodsA questionnaire was designed to collect information on restrictions on SOT, protective measures,(non)governmental information policies, and individual opinions on how to deal with SOT during COVID-19.

resultsThe response rate was 37.4% (58 of 155). Overall, 84.5% reported an effect of COVID-19 on SOT in Europe. In 49% of these, limited capacity was mentioned, and in 51% the reason for restricted resources was strategic preparedness. As a result, SOT was totally or partially suspended for several weeks. In sum, 93.1% of centers implemented protective measures against COVID-19. Nongovernmental information policies were felt to be adequate in 90%. Continuation of transplant activities was desired by 97% of centers.

conclusionThe results of this survey suggested a need for more ICU capacity during COVID-19, in order to guarantee adequate and timely treatment of other patient cohorts in surveyed countries.

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COVID-19 pandemicrestrictionsstrategic preparednesstransplantation

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PMCPMC8187091

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