Identifying the neglected pool of organ and/or tissue donors attended by healthcare professionals prehospitally - A scoping review

This scoping review aims to investigate the current state of evidence on the identification of potential organ donors in prehospital settings by healthcare professionals. The success of organ and tissue transplantation largely depends on timely identification, making it crucial for prehospital healthcare providers to identify potential donors in a time-sensitive context. However, the lack of guidance and evidence in this area can lead to missed opportunities for organ donation, ultimately exacerbating the organ scarcity problem and negatively impacting patients on transplant waiting lists. Therefore, this review will explore the ability of healthcare professionals to identify potential donors and any potential obstacles they may face in this process.