Organizational challenges of organ donation in Iran: A qualitative content analysis

Background: Healthcare systems and hospitals encounter numerous challenges in the organ donation process.Objectives: This study aims to elucidate the organizational challenges associated with organ donation.Methods: A qualitative content analysis was conducted from February to September 2023. Purposive sampling and semi-structured interviews were employed with 14 family members and staff involved in the organ donation process in northwestern Iran. Data were analyzed using conventional content analysis based on the approach proposed by Lundman and Granheim.Results: The analysis revealed the overarching theme of "organizational challenges of organ donation," which encompassed five categories and twenty-three codes. The categories identified were "Insufficient Resources", "Insufficient Cultural Development", "Professionals Who Waste Opportunities", "Low Organizational Sensitivity", and "Depreciated Human Resources".Conclusion: Medical and healthcare organizations play a crucial role in the organ donation process; however, they face significant challenges in this area. To facilitate and expedite organ donation, it is essential to allocate more funding, provide appropriate media platforms, enhance training and cultural development, and improve the management of human resources involved in the organ donation process.