Impact of Capacity Building in the Organ Donation Activity During an International Society of Nephrology The Transplantation Society Sister Transplant Center (ISN-TTS STC) Partnership.

Abstract

This article explores the impact of a partnership program involving the International Society of Nephrology-The Transplantation Society, the Southern Philippines Medical Center, and the University of Barcelona. The program included capacity building and partnership with the Donation and Transplant Institute, leading to the creation of 5 Intermediate Transplant Procurement Management courses for Southern Philippines Medical Center's healthcare professionals. The study analyzed organ donation activity and training records from 2016 to 2022, dividing the periods pre- and postSister Transplant Center partnership, and further subdividing to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results showed an increase of 474.39% in donor referrals by 2019, which then dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, a reimplementation of training opportunities led to a 657% increase in referrals. Capacity building through education, training, and partnerships has a direct and positive impact on organ donation activity, even in the face of challenging circumstances like a global pandemic.