AUTHOR=Williment Claire , Jones Jessica , Forsythe John , Mumford Lisa , Powis Stephen 

TITLE=Excellence in Organ Utilisation—A Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence Base for a New Approach in the UK

JOURNAL=Transplant International

VOLUME=Volume 36 - 2023

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/journals/transplant-international/articles/10.3389/ti.2023.11641

DOI=10.3389/ti.2023.11641

ISSN=1432-2277

ABSTRACT=The Department of Health and Social Care in England established an Organ Utilisation Group, to collate and analyse evidence regarding the organ transplantation care pathway and make recommendations on how to reduce inequity of access, make the best use of available resources and drive innovation in organ transplantation. The Group consulted with national and international experts and stakeholders and sought views from service providers along the transplant care pathway and heard from over 600 people, including over 250 patients, carers and donors. The Group uncovered new evidence about where improvements are needed -particularly in relation to patient experience and inequities in access. The final report has a new direction for organ transplantation services in the United Kingdom, with action required at local, regional and national levels. Ultimately, it is expected to increase transplant activity, through increased organ utilisation, improve patient experience, outcomes and empowerment whilst also supporting the transplant clinical community.