![]() ![]() ![]() A secondary goal was to increase organ donor registrations specifically in African Americans, who are significantly underrepresented on the Alabama donor registry. 13, 14, 20– 23 The primary goal of this study was to develop and implement a sustainable DMV-based intervention with low maintenance costs that increased organ donor registration of DMV patrons. 19, 20 There have been resource-intensive interventions based at the DMV in several states that have resulted in increased organ donor registration. ![]() 13– 18 In 2016, the donor designation rate (organ donor registrations per driver’s license issued) across the United States ranged from a low of 9% (Mississippi) to a high of 85% (Alaska). 9– 12 Registered organ donor status is also one of the few modifiable factors predictive of deceased donor consent.Īcross the United States, departments of motor vehicles (DMV) serve as the main portal for an individual to register as an organ donor. 6– 8 Multiple studies demonstrate that being a registered organ donor is the single most important predictor of a decedent becoming an actual organ donor for all races. African Americans are 4.48 times less likely to become a registered donor compared to Caucasians, and are significantly underrepresented as deceased donors. 4, 5 In addition to significant geographic differences in organ donor registration, there is a longstanding racial disparity in registered organ donors. This goal was achieved in 2016 (54% of adults), although 12 states continue to have less than 50% of adults as registered organ donors. Consequently, the Department of Health and Human Services mandated that all states have an organ donor registry and set a goal that at least 50% of adults become registered organ donors. 3 Despite this nationwide support for organ donation, rates of registering to become an organ donor have been low. ![]() adults support the concept of organ donation. National surveys indicate that over 90% of U.S. 115,000 people are waiting for donor organs, (September 2018 1, 2) but under 30% receive a transplant each year. A critical need exists for increasing organ donation in the U.S. ![]()
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