2024
Psychosocial Evaluation of Living Kidney Donors: A Survey of Current Practices in the United States
Clifton E, Winder G, Lentine K, Zimbrean P, Yadav A, Rubman S, Kalil R, Kumar V, Prashar R, Gan G, Deng Y, Joyce M, Holmes R, Laflen J, Bakhai D, Liapakis A, Doshi M. Psychosocial Evaluation of Living Kidney Donors: A Survey of Current Practices in the United States. Transplantation 2024, 108: e382-e389. PMID: 38867351, DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000005095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubstance use disordersUse disorderActive anxiety disorderMental healthPosttraumatic stress disorderPsychosocial teamAnxiety disordersStress disorderActive suicidalitySelf-harmActivity depressionDisordersPsychosocial assessmentDepressionPsychosocial evaluationPost-donationUnited StatesClinical toolPsychosisLiving kidney donorsCannabisAnxietySuicideAbsolute contraindicationBest practices
2023
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, 30: 505-518. PMID: 37861339, DOI: 10.1097/lvt.0000000000000288.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDonor liver transplant programLiver transplant programPsychosocial evaluationTransplant programsPsychosocial contraindicationsAbsolute contraindicationLiver donationDonor candidatesOpioid use disorderSelf-injurious behaviorActive suicidalityProvider teamPsychosocial assessmentContraindicationsUse disordersMental healthPsychosocial teamPostdonationSignificant differencesDisordersUnited StatesDonationMultidisciplinary processDonorsCurrent practiceACLP 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 discussionsTestingSubstancesThe Multiple Roles of the Transplant Psychiatrist
Nichols M, Zimbrean P. The Multiple Roles of the Transplant Psychiatrist. 2022, 199-204. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15052-4_25.ChaptersTransplant psychiatristCommunity mental health providersKidney transplant recipientsPre-transplant evaluationComorbid bipolar disorderSerious psychiatric disordersMental health providersLong-term careTransplant recipientsTransplant candidatesTransplant centersTransplant teamPsychiatric disordersSpecific time pointsHealth providersBipolar disorderClinical casesMedical staffTime pointsTreatment planningPsychiatristsFormal guidelinesDisordersMultiple rolesCare responsibilitiesGambling 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.ChaptersMood Disorders in Transplantation: Bipolar Disorder Spectrum
Dahal R, Zimbrean P. Mood Disorders in Transplantation: Bipolar Disorder Spectrum. 2022, 13-22. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15052-4_2.ChaptersBipolar disorderEnd-stage organ failureNeuropsychiatric adverse effectsRole of psychotropicsOrgan transplant recipientsSolid organ transplantationStandard immunosuppressantsPharmacological managementTransplant outcomesTransplant recipientsOrgan failureDisease burdenBipolar disorder spectrumSuccessful transplantationOrgan transplantationMood disordersGeneral populationTransplantationPatientsAdverse effectsDisorder spectrumDisordersPsychological effectsNonadherenceImmunosuppressants
2021
Management of Substance Use Disorders in a Patient With Left Ventricular Assist Device
Choi 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersUse disordersVentricular assist deviceHeart failureAssist deviceAdvanced heart failureChallenging patient populationHeart failure managementRole of LVADsLVAD candidatesConsultation-liaison psychiatryCardiac surgeryPatient populationPatient outcomesClinical casesPatientsFailure managementDisordersLVADAvailable literatureTreatmentLimited literatureSurgeryFailureManagement
2014
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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk Factors and Prevalence of Mental Illness in Refugees
Zimbrean P. Risk Factors and Prevalence of Mental Illness in Refugees. 2014, 149-162. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0271-2_11.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental illnessCommon psychiatric disordersMental health disordersMental health problemsPosttraumatic stress disorderRisk factorsPsychiatric disordersHealth disordersMedical providersHealth problemsStress disorderMental healthPre-migration factorsDisordersHistory of tortureIllnessFamily membersScreening requirementsRiskPopulationFactorsPrevalence
2013
Psychiatric aspects of Wilson disease: a review
Zimbrean 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric symptomsPsychiatric manifestationsWilson's diseasePsychiatric disordersPercent of patientsTime of diagnosisDiagnosis of WDCertain gene mutationsHepatic involvementNeurologic involvementClinical presentationPsychiatric presentationsCurrent evidencePsychiatric aspectsPubMed databaseWD patientsSymptomsDiseaseDiagnosisWD diagnosisGene mutationsAverage timePatientsManifestationsDisorders