2018
The 2018 ISHLT/APM/AST/ICCAC/STSW recommendations for the psychosocial evaluation of adult cardiothoracic transplant candidates and candidates for long-term mechanical circulatory support
Dew MA, DiMartini AF, Dobbels F, Grady KL, Jowsey-Gregoire SG, Kaan A, Kendall K, Young QR, Abbey SE, Butt Z, Crone CC, De Geest S, Doligalski CT, Kugler C, McDonald L, Ohler L, Painter L, Petty MG, Robson D, Schlöglhofer T, Schneekloth TD, Singer JP, Smith PJ, Spaderna H, Teuteberg JJ, Yusen RD, Zimbrean PC. The 2018 ISHLT/APM/AST/ICCAC/STSW recommendations for the psychosocial evaluation of adult cardiothoracic transplant candidates and candidates for long-term mechanical circulatory support. The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2018, 37: 803-823. PMID: 29709440, DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2018.03.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMechanical circulatory supportLong-term mechanical circulatory supportPsychosocial evaluationLung transplantationCirculatory supportTransplant social workersConsensus-based setISHLT guidelinesMCS implantationHeart transplantationTransplant candidatesUnique needsPatient receiptCardiothoracic transplantationConsensus statementWriting committeeTransplantationPsychosocial domainsAssists cliniciansSelection of candidatesHealth CouncilISHLTAmerican SocietyPsychosomatic medicineInternational SocietyText Messaging to Reduce Alcohol Relapse in Prelisting Liver Transplant Candidates: A Pilot Feasibility Study
DeMartini KS, Schilsky ML, Palmer A, Fehon DC, Zimbrean P, O'Malley SS, Lee HB, Toll BA. Text Messaging to Reduce Alcohol Relapse in Prelisting Liver Transplant Candidates: A Pilot Feasibility Study. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2018, 42: 761-769. PMID: 29498753, PMCID: PMC6438371, DOI: 10.1111/acer.13603.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcoholic liver diseaseLiver transplant candidatesLiver transplant patientsStandard careEfficacy outcomesTransplant patientsTransplant candidatesFeasibility outcomesTM participantsAlcohol interventionsClinical efficacy outcomesLiver transplantation programPreliminary efficacy outcomesPrimary feasibility outcomePilot feasibility trialPilot feasibility studyRelapse prevention interventionsBetter treatment outcomesLiver diseaseFeasibility trialUnited NetworkTransplantation programIntervention satisfactionTreatment outcomesAlcohol relapse
2011
Proactive Psychiatric Consultation Services Reduce Length of Stay for Admissions to an Inpatient Medical Team
Desan PH, Zimbrean PC, Weinstein AJ, Bozzo JE, Sledge WH. Proactive Psychiatric Consultation Services Reduce Length of Stay for Admissions to an Inpatient Medical Team. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2011, 52: 513-520. PMID: 22054620, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2011.06.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCost-Benefit AnalysisFemaleHospitals, GeneralHumansInterprofessional RelationsLength of StayMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedNeeds AssessmentOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient AdmissionPatient Care TeamPsychiatryPsychotherapeutic ProcessesReferral and ConsultationTime FactorsConceptsLength of stayIntervention periodHospital LOSIntervention sampleMedical teamMean LOSInternal medical unitSimilar control periodPsychiatric consultation serviceInpatient medical teamMental health needsMental health barriersFraction of casesHospital stayConsultation ratesSpecialist consultationEarly consultationReduces LengthGeneral HospitalHigh incidenceImmediate consultationPsychiatric reviewAdmissionMedical unitsHealth needs