2023
ACLP Best Practice Guidance: Evaluation and Treatment of Depression in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
Zimbrean 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOrgan transplant recipientsSolid organ transplant recipientsTransplant recipientsDepressive disorderFirst-line antidepressantsTreatment of depressionMental health carePosttransplant depressionSOT recipientsTransplant patientsTreating providerClinical evaluationPositive screeningTreatment interventionsPatientsRecipientsHealth careDepressionDisordersConsensus processFrequent problemSpecial Interest GroupTreatmentPractice guidanceBest practice guidance
2022
Substance use screening in transplant populations: Recommendations from a consensus workgroup
Jowsey-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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersUse disordersTransplant patientsDrug testingConsultation-liaison psychiatryTransplant populationTransplant teamClinical historyOptimal carePatient practicesPatientsCurrent laboratory testingAmerican SocietyDisordersTransplantationPharmacy communityPossible risksInsurance issuesLaboratory testingOngoing testingRiskCertain substancesGroup discussionsTestingSubstancesGambling Disorders in Organ Transplant Recipients
Luchsinger W, Zimbrean P. Gambling Disorders in Organ Transplant Recipients. 2022, 183-188. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15052-4_23.Chapters
2020
Systematic Review: Treatment for Addictive Disorder in Transplant Patients
Luchsinger 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransplant patientsAlcohol use disorderUse disordersOrgan transplantationAddictive disordersSystematic reviewLiver transplant patientsOpioid use disorderNumber of patientsPromising treatment optionSubstance use disordersOpioid disordersFirst systematic reviewTransplant candidatesHeart transplantTreatment optionsCase reportOutcome measuresMedical statusHigh riskPatientsDatabases PubMedTreatment interventionsControl groupLiterature search
2018
Text 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
2017
Psychiatric Aspects of Organ Transplantation in Critical Care An Update
Sher 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health needsPatients' mental health needsPsychological journeyMental health aspectsCognitive comorbiditiesCritical care personnelCritical care staffPsychiatric aspectsIntensive care unitCare staffQuality of lifeHealth needsTransplant patientsCare unitComprehensive careCritical careOrgan transplantationCare personnelInitial interventionMedical outcomesPatient experienceExperienceMedical journeyPatientsTransplantation
2015
Body image in transplant recipients and living organ donors
Zimbrean 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOrgan donorsTransplant patientsTransplant recipientsBody imageType of incisionQuality of lifeOrgan integrationMental health professionalsImmunosuppressant regimenMedication regimenMedical illnessOrgan recipientsSurgical incisionCurrent evidenceHealth professionalsOrgan donationTransplantationRecipientsRegimenPatientsTransplantPsychological outcomesPrevalenceIncisionLittle evidence