Kang Eunjeong, Woo Hye Young, Hong Su Young, Lee Hajeong, Min Sangil, Ha Jongwon
Transplantation Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
J Korean Med Sci. 2025 Mar 17;40(10):e33. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2025.40.e33.
The number of organ transplants in South Korea has increased, with a notable rise in living donor transplants. Ensuring their long-term health and well-being is critical to address potential complications and maintain the success of the transplant programs.
A diverse advisory panel, including transplant experts and coordinators, was established to evaluate the follow-up care for living donors. The panel reviewed the results of a brief survey of donors regarding their donation experience, follow-up programs, guidelines, and policies from South Korea and other countries, aiming to identify best practices and recommend improvements.
The study found that follow-up care for living donors in South Korea is inconsistent and lacks standardization. Significant variability exists in follow-up practices across different institutions, and comprehensive data on donor health pre- and post-donation are scarce. The need for continuous, systematic follow-up, encompassing both medical and psychological support, is emphasized to ensure donor well-being.
Improving follow-up care for living donors is essential. Establishing a national registry and increasing donor advocacy teams are meaningful steps to enhance donor care, ensure long-term health, and maintain ethical standards in organ donation.
韩国器官移植的数量有所增加，活体供体移植显著增多。确保他们的长期健康和幸福对于应对潜在并发症以及维持移植项目的成功至关重要。
成立了一个由移植专家和协调员等组成的多元化咨询小组，以评估对活体供体的后续护理。该小组审查了对供体关于其捐赠经历、后续项目、指南以及韩国和其他国家政策的简短调查结果，旨在确定最佳实践并提出改进建议。
研究发现，韩国对活体供体的后续护理不一致且缺乏标准化。不同机构的后续实践存在显著差异，捐赠前后供体健康的全面数据稀缺。强调需要持续、系统的后续护理，包括医疗和心理支持，以确保供体的幸福。
改善对活体供体的后续护理至关重要。建立国家登记册并增加供体宣传团队是加强供体护理、确保长期健康以及维持器官捐赠伦理标准的有意义举措。
