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Paula Zimbrean

MD, FAPA, FACLP

Associate Professor of Psychiatry; Director, Transplant Psychiatry Services at Yale New Haven Hospital; Associate Director, Consultation Liaison PsychiatryFellowship, Yale New Haven Hospital, Psychiatry; Director, Inpatient Psychological Medicine, Psychiatry

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My main area of research is that of psychiatric disease and organ transplantation. My publication on patients with psychotic disorder and organ transplantations has significantly influenced the discussion about the candidacy of this group towards not excluding patients with severe mental illness from transplantation listing. The description of eating behaviors in transplant patients is important given the obesity epidemics and the increased prevalence of non-alcoholic-steatosis-hepatitis (NASH), one of the main indications for liver transplantation. There is a significant need for a better understanding of eating habits, beliefs and behavioral strategies to address obesity in these patients. Understanding body image concerns is becoming relevant in the transplantation world as more non-urgent transplantation are becoming available (face and hand transplantation). I was recently interviewed for the European journal Science et vie about the impact of regenerative medicine upon body image concerns . In addition to studying psychiatric aspects of organ recipients, I am also PI for a study that evaluates prospectively the psychological status of liver donor candidates at Yale Transplantation Center. The study is performing psychiatric assessments of living donor candidates at their initial visits and follow up assessments including in candidates do not donate.

I am also evaluating the impact of the Transplant psychiatry rotation upon the trainees’ knowledge level and communication skills.

My work with Wilson Disease patients is a unique opportunity to study the psychiatric aspects of a rare genetic disease and to further inquire about mechanism of psychiatric symptoms. Being theat the underlying physiology of WD revolves around the role of copper in the organism, understanding the psychiatric presentations in WD can lead to a better appreciation of the role of microelements in the human brain.

Wilson Disease Registry is a longitudinal multidisciplinary evaluation study that follows patients with this rare disease with hepatology, neurological and psychiatric assessments. In addition to providing information on the psychiatric aspects of Wilson disease, the project can also serve as an inspiration for multidisciplinary registries for other rare diseases in which psychiatry can play a role. Overseeing the longitudinal psychiatric monitoring of these patients at 5 research centers in the US and Europe has allowed me to focus on shared and accepted views of psychiatric evaluation and care.

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Mental Health; Substance Use, Addiction

Selected Publications

Psychosocial evaluation of living liver donors-State of current practices in the United States.Zimbrean P, Rubman S, Andacoglu O, Bakhai D, Clifton E, Deng Y, Doshi M, Emamaullee J, Gan G, Holmes R, Jaber L, Jackson W, Joyce M, Kalil R, Kumar V, Laflen J, Lentine K, Prashar R, Winder G, Yadav A, Liapakis A. Psychosocial evaluation of living liver donors-State of current practices in the United States. Liver Transplantation 2023 PMID: 37861339, DOI: 10.1097/lvt.0000000000000288.
ACLP Best Practice Guidance: Evaluation and Treatment of Depression in Solid Organ Transplant RecipientsZimbrean P, Andrews S, Hussain F, Fireman M, Kuntz K, Niazi S, Simpson S, Soeprono T, Winder G, Jowsey-Gregoire S. ACLP Best Practice Guidance: Evaluation and Treatment of Depression in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2023, 64: 357-370. PMID: 37003570, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2023.03.007.
Major Depressive Disorder in an International Multisite Wilson Disease RegistryCamarata M, Ala A, Coskun A, Deng Y, Embel V, Gonzalez-Peralta R, Maciejewski K, Patel A, Rubman S, To U, Tomlin R, Schilsky M, Zimbrean P. Major Depressive Disorder in an International Multisite Wilson Disease Registry. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2022, 64: 106-117. PMID: 36521682, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2022.12.001.
A multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of Wilson disease: 2022 practice guidance on Wilson disease from the American Association for the Study of Liver DiseasesSchilsky ML, Roberts EA, Bronstein JM, Dhawan A, Hamilton JP, Rivard AM, Washington MK, Weiss KH, Zimbrean PC. A multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of Wilson disease: 2022 practice guidance on Wilson disease from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Hepatology 2022, Publish Ahead of Print PMID: 36151586, DOI: 10.1002/hep.32801.
A multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of Wilson disease: Executive summary of the 2022 Practice Guidance on Wilson disease from the American Association for the Study of Liver DiseasesSchilsky ML, Roberts EA, Bronstein JM, Dhawan A, Hamilton JP, Rivard AM, Washington MK, Weiss KH, Zimbrean PC. A multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of Wilson disease: Executive summary of the 2022 Practice Guidance on Wilson disease from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Hepatology 2022, 77: 1428-1455. PMID: 36152019, DOI: 10.1002/hep.32805.
(146) Excoriation Disorder, Self-Induced Craniectomy, and the Limitations of TelepsychiatryLifland B, Okeke O, Zimbrean P. (146) Excoriation Disorder, Self-Induced Craniectomy, and the Limitations of Telepsychiatry. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2022, 63: s184. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2022.10.148.
Depression in transplantationZimbrean PC. Depression in transplantation. Current Opinion In Organ Transplantation 2022, 27: 535-545. PMID: 36227755, DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000001024.
Cannabinoids and solid organ transplantation: Psychiatric perspectives and recommendationsWinder GS, Andrews SR, Banerjee AG, Hussain F, Ivkovic A, Kuntz K, Omary L, Shenoy A, Thant T, VandenBerg A, Zimbrean P. Cannabinoids and solid organ transplantation: Psychiatric perspectives and recommendations. Transplantation Reviews 2022, 36: 100715. PMID: 35853383, DOI: 10.1016/j.trre.2022.100715.
Substance use screening in transplant populations: Recommendations from a consensus workgroupJowsey-Gregoire S, Jannetto PJ, Jesse MT, Fleming J, Winder GS, Balliet W, Kuntz K, Vasquez A, Weinland S, Hussain F, Weinrieb R, Fireman M, Nickels MW, Peipert JD, Thomas C, Zimbrean PC. Substance use screening in transplant populations: Recommendations from a consensus workgroup. Transplantation Reviews 2022, 36: 100694. PMID: 35537285, DOI: 10.1016/j.trre.2022.100694.
Preoperative Management of Medications for Psychiatric Diseases Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement Consensus StatementOprea AD, Keshock MC, O'Glasser AY, Cummings KC, Edwards AF, Zimbrean PC, Urman RD, Mauck KF. Preoperative Management of Medications for Psychiatric Diseases Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement Consensus Statement. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2022, 97: 397-416. PMID: 35120702, DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.11.011.
The Multiple Roles of the Transplant PsychiatristNichols M, Zimbrean P. The Multiple Roles of the Transplant Psychiatrist. 2022, 199-204. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15052-4_25.
Gambling Disorders in Organ Transplant RecipientsLuchsinger W, Zimbrean P. Gambling Disorders in Organ Transplant Recipients. 2022, 183-188. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15052-4_23.
Mood Disorders in Transplantation: Bipolar Disorder SpectrumDahal R, Zimbrean P. Mood Disorders in Transplantation: Bipolar Disorder Spectrum. 2022, 13-22. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15052-4_2.
Evaluation of the Incarcerated Transplant CandidateMufson J, Graham, Esq. W, Zimbrean P. Evaluation of the Incarcerated Transplant Candidate. 2022, 211-216. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15052-4_27.
Management of Substance Use Disorders in a Patient With Left Ventricular Assist DeviceChoi J, Alexis J, Gosev I, Zimbrean P, Nickels M. Management of Substance Use Disorders in a Patient With Left Ventricular Assist Device. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2021, 62: 568-576. PMID: 34391977, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2021.07.015.
Identifying the Most Important Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Publications in 2020 Using a Novel Literature Assessment InstrumentSimpson SA, Bienvenu OJ, Andrews SR, Close JS, Adler Cohen MA, Fernandez-Robles C, Francis BA, Gandhi J, Gangopadhyay M, Gershengoren L, Grimaldi JA, Isenberg-Grzeda E, Key RG, Kiong T, Kontos N, Loh RM, Luchsinger W, Munjal S, Niazi SK, Nichols NA, Pathare A, Pereira LF, Shim JJ, Tobin MB, Zimbrean PC. Identifying the Most Important Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Publications in 2020 Using a Novel Literature Assessment Instrument. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2021, 62: 493-500. PMID: 34048960, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2021.03.006.
The Effect of Mental Health, Neurological Disease, and Liver Disease on Quality of Life in Patients With Wilson DiseaseCamarata MA, Ala A, Coskun AK, Deng Y, Gonzalez-Peralta R, Maciejewski KR, Patel A, Rubman S, To U, Tomlin R, Schilsky ML, Zimbrean PC. The Effect of Mental Health, Neurological Disease, and Liver Disease on Quality of Life in Patients With Wilson Disease. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2021, 62: 528-537. PMID: 34044196, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2021.04.004.
Substance Use Disorder Detection Rates Among Providers of General Medical InpatientsSerowik KL, Yonkers KA, Gilstad-Hayden K, Forray A, Zimbrean P, Martino S. Substance Use Disorder Detection Rates Among Providers of General Medical Inpatients. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2020, 36: 668-675. PMID: 33111239, PMCID: PMC7947066, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-06319-7.
Risk Factors and Prevalence of Mental IllnessZimbrean P, Dahal R. Risk Factors and Prevalence of Mental Illness. 2020, 195-214. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-47668-7_13.
P12 Effect of liver disease, neurological disease and mental health issues on quality of life in patients with wilson diseaseCamarata M, Ala A, Maciejewski K, To U, Zimbrean P, Rubman S, Coskun A, Patel A, Wadhwa A, Apdik T, Tomlin R, Deng Y, Gonzalez-Peralta R, Schilsky M. P12 Effect of liver disease, neurological disease and mental health issues on quality of life in patients with wilson disease. Gut 2020, 69: a13-a13. DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-basl.23.
P13 Major depressive disorder in patients with wilson’s disease: relationship with liver disease, neurological disease and quality of lifeCamarata M, Ala A, Maciejewski K, To U, Zimbrean P, Rubman S, Patel A, Wadhwa A, Coskun A, Apdik T, Tomlin R, Deng Y, Schilsky M. P13 Major depressive disorder in patients with wilson’s disease: relationship with liver disease, neurological disease and quality of life. Gut 2020, 69: a13-a13. DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-basl.24.
FRI303 Major depressive disorder in patients with Wilson’s disease: relationship with liver disease, neurological disease and quality of lifeCamarata M, Ala A, To U, Zimbrean P, Rubman S, Patel A, Wadhwa A, Maciejewski K, Song X, Deng Y, Tomlin R, Apdik T, Coskun A, Schilsky M. FRI303 Major depressive disorder in patients with Wilson’s disease: relationship with liver disease, neurological disease and quality of life. Journal Of Hepatology 2020, 73: s550-s551. DOI: 10.1016/s0168-8278(20)31573-7.
Cost and cost-effectiveness of three strategies for implementing motivational interviewing for substance misuse on medical inpatient unitsOlmstead TA, Yonkers KA, Forray A, Zimbrean P, Gilstad-Hayden K, Martino S. Cost and cost-effectiveness of three strategies for implementing motivational interviewing for substance misuse on medical inpatient units. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2020, 214: 108156. PMID: 32659637, PMCID: PMC7448551, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108156.
257 Bipolar disorder in patients with Wilson diseaseZimbrean P, Rubman S, Maciejewski K, Coskun, Nalamada K, Camarata M, Tomlin R, Patel A, To U, Ala A, Gonzalez-Peralta R, Deng Y, Schilsky M. 257 Bipolar disorder in patients with Wilson disease. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2020, 133: 110055. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.110055.
The Educational Value of Outpatient Consultation-Liaison Rotations: A White Paper From the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Residency Education SubcommitteeZimbrean PC, Ernst CL, Forray A, Beach SR, Lavakumar M, Siegel AM, Soeprono T, Schwartz AC. The Educational Value of Outpatient Consultation-Liaison Rotations: A White Paper From the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Residency Education Subcommittee. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2020, 61: 436-449. PMID: 32650995, PMCID: PMC7235569, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2020.05.004.
Systematic Review: Treatment for Addictive Disorder in Transplant PatientsLuchsinger W, Zimbrean P. Systematic Review: Treatment for Addictive Disorder in Transplant Patients. American Journal On Addictions 2020, 29: 445-462. PMID: 32410396, DOI: 10.1111/ajad.13054.
Updates in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: 2019Simpson SA, Chwastiak LA, Andrews SR, Bienvenu OJ, Adler Cohen M, Cozza KL, DiMartini A, Fernandez-Robles C, Grimaldi J, Isenberg-Grzeda E, King Iv F, Kontos N, Luchsinger W, Munjal S, Pathare A, Pereira LF, Philbrick K, Rosen JH, Schmelzer NA, Zimbrean PC. Updates in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: 2019. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2020, 61: 450-455. PMID: 32665149, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2020.05.001.
Who Are the Members of My Transplant Team?Zimbrean, PC. Hammers L., Rubman-Gold, S. Who Are the Members of My Transplant Team? (2020) Chapter in Sher Y, Stern TA edit. Facing Organ Transplantation, Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy, pages 51-58.
Risk Factors and Prevalence of Mental Illness in RefugeesZimbrean, P. Dahal, R. Risk Factors and Prevalence of Mental Illness in Refugees (2020). In Refugee Health Care. An Essential Medical Guide, 2nd edition, edited by A. Annimalai, Springer Science and Business Media.
ACLP Quarterly Research Updates Annotated- Transplant Psychiatry.ACLP Quarterly Research Updates Annotated- Transplant Psychiatry.
Online Curriculum in Transplant PsychiatryZimbrean PC. Online Curriculum in Transplant Psychiatry. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2019, 61: 254-260. PMID: 32007306, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2019.12.006.
Implementing Motivational Interviewing for Substance Misuse on Medical Inpatient Units: a Randomized Controlled TrialMartino S, Zimbrean P, Forray A, Kaufman JS, Desan PH, Olmstead TA, Gilstad-Hayden K, Gueorguieva R, Yonkers KA. Implementing Motivational Interviewing for Substance Misuse on Medical Inpatient Units: a Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2019, 34: 2520-2529. PMID: 31468342, PMCID: PMC6848470, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-05257-3.
Major depressive disorder in patients with Wilson diseaseZimbrean P, Gold S, Nalamada K, Camarata M, Tomlin R, Patel A, Vives-Rodrigues A, Ekong U, Bramford N, Valentino P, To U, Deng Y, Song X, Ala A, Schilsky M. Major depressive disorder in patients with Wilson disease. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2019, 121: 148. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.03.145.
Body Image in Liver Transplantation RecipientsZimbrean PC, Gan G, Deng Y, Emre S. Body Image in Liver Transplantation Recipients. Liver Transplantation 2019, 25: 712-723. PMID: 30746848, DOI: 10.1002/lt.25432.
Chapter 19 Wilson Disease Psychiatric AspectsZimbrean P. Chapter 19 Wilson Disease Psychiatric Aspects. 2019, 215-225. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-810532-0.00019-7.
Chapter 14 Psychiatric Symptoms in WDZimbrean P. Chapter 14 Psychiatric Symptoms in WD. 2019, 159-170. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-811077-5.00014-1.
Perioperative Psychiatry- A guide to Behavioral Healthcare for the Surgical Patient (1st editor)https://rd.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-99774-2
Wilson Disease- Psychiatric AspectsZimbrean, PC. Wilson Disease- Psychiatric Aspects (2019). In Weiss KH, Schilsky M. Wilson Disease Pathogenesis, Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Monitoring, 1st edition, Elsevier, 2019, Pages 159-170.
The Role of the Psychiatrist in the Perioperative SettingZimbrean P.C. (2019) The Role of the Psychiatrist in the Perioperative Setting. In: Zimbrean P., Oldham M., Lee H. (eds) Perioperative Psychiatry. Springer, Cham. Pages 7-14
The Role of the Psychiatrist in the Perioperative SettingZimbrean P. The Role of the Psychiatrist in the Perioperative Setting. 2018, 7-14. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-99774-2_2.
Perioperative Psychiatric Aspects in NeurosurgeryMunjal S, Zimbrean P. Perioperative Psychiatric Aspects in Neurosurgery. 2018, 145-171. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-99774-2_10.
Perioperative Psychiatric Problems in Organ TransplantationZimbrean P, Proops N. Perioperative Psychiatric Problems in Organ Transplantation. 2018, 173-193. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-99774-2_11.
Mental Health in Chronic and End-Stage Renal DiseaseZimbrean P, Braverman J, Novak M. Mental Health in Chronic and End-Stage Renal Disease. 2018, 73-89. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-94914-7_6.
Dialysis: Medical and Psychological ConsiderationsHussain F, Zimbrean P. Dialysis: Medical and Psychological Considerations. 2018, 91-102. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-94914-7_7.
Psychiatric Aspects of Wilson DiseaseMunjal S, Zimbrean P. Psychiatric Aspects of Wilson Disease. 2018, 121-142. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-91527-2_7.
The 2018 ISHLT/APM/AST/ICCAC/STSW recommendations for the psychosocial evaluation of adult cardiothoracic transplant candidates and candidates for long-term mechanical circulatory supportDew 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.
Text Messaging to Reduce Alcohol Relapse in Prelisting Liver Transplant Candidates: A Pilot Feasibility StudyDeMartini 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.
Mental health in chronic and end stage kidney diseaseZimbrean, P.C, Beverman J, Novak M (2018) Mental health in chronic and end stage kidney disease, in Sher Y, Maldonado J (editors) Psychosocial Care of End-Stage Organ Disease and Transplant Patients, Springer, Pages 73-89. ISBN 978-3-319-94913-0
Dialysis-medical and psychological considerations, Mental health in chronic and end stage kidney diseaseHussein, F., Zimbrean, PC (2018) Dialysis-medical and psychological considerations, Mental health in chronic and end stage kidney disease, in Sher Y, Maldonado J (editors)Psychosocial Care of End-Stage Organ Disease and Transplant Patients, Springer, Pages91-102. ISBN 978-3-319-94913-0
Mental health assessment of altruistic non-directed kidney donors: An EAPM consensus statementPotts S, Vitinius F, Erim Y, Gazdag G, Gribble R, Ismail S, Massey EK, Maldonado J, Mucsi I, Novak M, Niazi SK, Schneekloth TD, Syngelakis M, Zimbrean P. Mental health assessment of altruistic non-directed kidney donors: An EAPM consensus statement. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2017, 107: 26-32. PMID: 29502760, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2017.12.001.
Psychiatric comorbidity in Wilson’s diseaseMura G, Zimbrean PC, Demelia L, Carta MG. Psychiatric comorbidity in Wilson’s disease. International Review Of Psychiatry 2017, 29: 445-462. PMID: 28681670, DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2017.1311845.
The Role of Psychiatrist in Organ Transplantation: From Gate-keeper to Patient's AdvocateKugler J, Zimbrean P. The Role of Psychiatrist in Organ Transplantation: From Gate-keeper to Patient's Advocate. Current Psychiatry Research And Reviews 2017, 13 DOI: 10.2174/1573400513666161110163249.
EDITORIAL "Transplant Psychiatry"Zimbrean P. EDITORIAL "Transplant Psychiatry". Current Psychiatry Research And Reviews 2017, 13 DOI: 10.2174/157340051301170703202428.
New Models of Psychiatric Consultation in the General Medical Hospital: Liaison Psychiatry Is BackDesan P, Lee H, Zimbrean P, Sledge W. New Models of Psychiatric Consultation in the General Medical Hospital: Liaison Psychiatry Is Back. Psychiatric Annals 2017, 47: 355-361. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20170524-01.
From life savior to not good enough…can the evaluation for living organ donation hurt a candidate’s mental healthZimbrean P. From life savior to not good enough…can the evaluation for living organ donation hurt a candidate’s mental health. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2017, 97: 174. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2017.03.303.
Psychiatric Aspects of Organ Transplantation in Critical Care An UpdateSher Y, Zimbrean P. Psychiatric Aspects of Organ Transplantation in Critical Care An Update. Critical Care Clinics 2017, 33: 659-679. PMID: 28601140, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccc.2017.03.009.
Opting out: a single-centre pilot study assessing the reasons for and the psychosocial impact of withdrawing from living kidney donor evaluationThiessen C, Jaji Z, Joyce M, Zimbrean P, Reese P, Gordon EJ, Kulkarni S. Opting out: a single-centre pilot study assessing the reasons for and the psychosocial impact of withdrawing from living kidney donor evaluation. Journal Of Medical Ethics 2017, 43: 756. PMID: 28258071, DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2016-103512.
Chapter 11 Cognitive and psychiatric symptoms in Wilson diseaseZimbrean P, Seniów J. Chapter 11 Cognitive and psychiatric symptoms in Wilson disease. 2017, 142: 121-140. PMID: 28433097, DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-63625-6.00011-2.
Transplant Psychiatry Curriculum- A Model for Integrating Outpatient Consultation Into Psychosomatic Medicine TeachingZimbrean P, Desan P. Transplant Psychiatry Curriculum- A Model for Integrating Outpatient Consultation Into Psychosomatic Medicine Teaching. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2016, 85: 89-90. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2016.03.223.
Quality of Life in Liver Transplant Recipients: The Role of the Attachment StylesZimbrean P, Cartiera K, Dudley L, Babas G, Emre S. Quality of Life in Liver Transplant Recipients: The Role of the Attachment Styles. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2016, 85: 90. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2016.03.224.
Transplant Psychiatry: Psychiatric care of organ donors and recipientshttp://www.psychiatrictimes.com/comorbidity-psychiatry/transplant-psychiatry-psychiatric-care-organ-donors-and-recipients
Patients with Psychotic Disorders in Solid-Organ TransplantZimbrean P, Emre S. Patients with Psychotic Disorders in Solid-Organ Transplant. Progress In Transplantation 2015, 25: 289-296. PMID: 26645920, DOI: 10.7182/pit2015296.
The Spectrum of Psychiatric Symptoms in Wilson’s Disease: Treatment and Prognostic ConsiderationsZimbrean PC, Schilsky ML. The Spectrum of Psychiatric Symptoms in Wilson’s Disease: Treatment and Prognostic Considerations. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2015, 172: 1068-1072. PMID: 26575449, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2015.15030371.
See One, Do One, Order One: a study protocol for cluster randomized controlled trial testing three strategies for implementing motivational interviewing on medical inpatient unitsMartino S, Zimbrean P, Forray A, Kaufman J, Desan P, Olmstead TA, Gueorguieva R, Howell H, McCaherty A, Yonkers KA. See One, Do One, Order One: a study protocol for cluster randomized controlled trial testing three strategies for implementing motivational interviewing on medical inpatient units. Implementation Science 2015, 10: 138. PMID: 26420671, PMCID: PMC4589113, DOI: 10.1186/s13012-015-0327-9.
Delay in Diagnosis of Wilson Disease in Children With Insidious Psychiatric Symptoms: A Case Report and Review of the LiteratureMillard H, Zimbrean P, Martin A. Delay in Diagnosis of Wilson Disease in Children With Insidious Psychiatric Symptoms: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2015, 56: 700-705. PMID: 26481962, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2015.07.008.
The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for transplantation, healthcare utilization, and adverse medical events for 3years post-kidney transplantationZimbrean P, Patron-Lozano, Edgington N, Joyce M, Gaffney C, Skrip L, Wang J, Kulkarni S. The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for transplantation, healthcare utilization, and adverse medical events for 3years post-kidney transplantation. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2015, 78: 634. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.03.149.
Psychiatric and medical adverse events for kidney transplant recipients with lithium induced kidney diseaseZimbrean P, Formica R, Ash W, Lettieri D, Kulkarni S. Psychiatric and medical adverse events for kidney transplant recipients with lithium induced kidney disease. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2015, 78: 634. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.03.148.
Eating disorder symptoms in liver transplant recipientsZimbrean P, Cartiera K, Dudley L, Babas G, Emre S. Eating disorder symptoms in liver transplant recipients. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2015, 78: 633. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.03.147.
Updates in Psychosomatic Medicine: 2014Freudenreich O, Huffman JC, Sharpe M, Beach SR, Celano CM, Chwastiak LA, Cohen MA, Dickerman A, Fitz-Gerald MJ, Kontos N, Mittal L, Nejad SH, Niazi S, Novak M, Philbrick K, Rasimas JJ, Shim J, Simpson SA, Walker A, Walker J, Wichman CL, Zimbrean P, Söllner W, Stern TA. Updates in Psychosomatic Medicine: 2014. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2015, 56: 445-459. PMID: 26032045, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2015.04.001.
Body image in transplant recipients and living organ donorsZimbrean PC. Body image in transplant recipients and living organ donors. Current Opinion In Organ Transplantation 2015, 20: 198-210. PMID: 25856182, DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000165.
The Current State and Need for Education in Transplant PsychiatryBalf Soran G, Hoff R, Zimbrean P. The Current State and Need for Education in Transplant Psychiatry. Universal Journal Of Medical Science 2014, 2: 31-35. DOI: 10.13189/ujmsj.2014.020302.
The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transplantation, Healthcare Utilization, and Adverse Medical Events for 3 Years Post-Kidney Transplantation.Thiessen C, PatronLozano R, Edgington N, Joyce M, Gaffney C, Skrip L, Wang J, Zimbrean P, Kulkarni S. The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transplantation, Healthcare Utilization, and Adverse Medical Events for 3 Years Post-Kidney Transplantation. Transplantation 2014, 98: 576. DOI: 10.1097/00007890-201407151-01938.
Psychological Factors Impacting the Quality of Life in Liver Transplant Recipients: Body Image Beliefs, Attachment Styles and Eating Disorders.Zimbrean P, Emre S. Psychological Factors Impacting the Quality of Life in Liver Transplant Recipients: Body Image Beliefs, Attachment Styles and Eating Disorders. Transplantation 2014, 98: 741. DOI: 10.1097/00007890-201407151-02527.
Structured instruments for psychosocial assessment of transplant candidates — A review of the current evidenceRamirez R, Zimbrean P. Structured instruments for psychosocial assessment of transplant candidates — A review of the current evidence. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2014, 76: 513. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2014.03.077.
Laxatives or diuretic misuse in liver transplant recipientsZimbrean P, Sukru E. Laxatives or diuretic misuse in liver transplant recipients. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2014, 76: 520. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2014.03.101.
Body image issues in organ donors and transplant organ recipients — A review of current evidenceZimbrean P. Body image issues in organ donors and transplant organ recipients — A review of current evidence. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2014, 76: 520. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2014.03.100.
The use of lithium in the organ transplantation setting: From mood stabilization to bone marrow stimulationZimbrean P. The use of lithium in the organ transplantation setting: From mood stabilization to bone marrow stimulation. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2014, 76: 520. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2014.03.099.
Proactive Psychiatric Consultation Services for the General Hospital of the FutureDesan P, Zimbrean P, Lee H, Sledge W. Proactive Psychiatric Consultation Services for the General Hospital of the Future. 2014, 157-181. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0688-8_10.
Risk Factors and Prevalence of Mental Illness in RefugeesZimbrean P. Risk Factors and Prevalence of Mental Illness in Refugees. 2014, 149-162. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0271-2_11.
Recommendations for Training Psychiatry Residents in Psychosomatic MedicineHeinrich TW, Schwartz AC, Zimbrean PC, Lolak S, Wright MT, Brooks KB, Ernst CL, Gitlin DF. Recommendations for Training Psychiatry Residents in Psychosomatic Medicine. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2014, 55: 438-449. PMID: 25016348, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2013.12.016.
Psychiatric aspects of Wilson disease: a reviewZimbrean PC, Schilsky ML. Psychiatric aspects of Wilson disease: a review. General Hospital Psychiatry 2013, 36: 53-62. PMID: 24120023, DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2013.08.007.
The State of the Service: A Survey of Psychiatry Resident Education in Psychosomatic MedicineHeinrich TW, Schwartz AC, Zimbrean PC, Wright MT, Subcommittee T. The State of the Service: A Survey of Psychiatry Resident Education in Psychosomatic Medicine. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2013, 54: 560-566. PMID: 24012290, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2013.07.005.
Proactive Psychiatric Consultation Services Reduce Length of Stay for Admissions to an Inpatient Medical TeamDesan 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.
P01-399 - Behavioral intervention team: A multidisciplinary approach to co-morbidity in hospital level careSledge W, Zimbrean P, Desan P, Bozzo J. P01-399 - Behavioral intervention team: A multidisciplinary approach to co-morbidity in hospital level care. European Psychiatry 2011, 26: 402. DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(11)72110-1.

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Conditions	Study Title
Diseases of the Endocrine System; Genetics - Adult	A Phase I/II Study of VTX-801 in Adult Patients With Wilson's Disease (GATEWAY)
Diseases of the Digestive System - Liver; Diseases of the Eye; Diseases of the Nervous System	Wilson Disease Registry

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