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
Depression in transplantation
Zimbrean PC. Depression in transplantation. Current Opinion In Organ Transplantation 2022, 27: 535-545. PMID: 36227755, DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000001024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDepressionHumansKidney TransplantationLiving DonorsOrgan TransplantationTransplant RecipientsConceptsRisk factorsTransplant recipientsTransplant populationHigher healthcare utilizationOrgan transplant recipientsImprovement of depressionImpact of depressionEffective treatment interventionsRates of depressionSocial risk factorsCognitive behavioral therapyKidney recipientsPosttransplant depressionTransplantation candidatesHealthcare utilizationSupportive therapyClinical statusCommon findingDepression correlatesGeneral populationOrgan donorsTreatment interventionsBehavioral therapyRecipientsDepressionCannabinoids and solid organ transplantation: Psychiatric perspectives and recommendations
Winder 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSolid organ transplantationCannabinoid useOrgan transplantationClinical careUS transplantation centersSOT patientsKidney transplantationTransplantation centersCannabinoid effectsClinical impactClinicians' perceptionsMedical literaturePatientsTransplantationCliniciansCannabinoidsCareInterprofessional issuesPsychiatric perspectiveFuture studiesUse ratesProfessional societiesSystematized reviewOngoing dilemmaRecommendations
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansOrgan TransplantationPerioperative CareSubstance-Related DisordersTreatment OutcomeConceptsTransplant 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
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
Patients with Psychotic Disorders in Solid-Organ Transplant
Zimbrean P, Emre S. Patients with Psychotic Disorders in Solid-Organ Transplant. Progress In Transplantation 2015, 25: 289-296. PMID: 26645920, DOI: 10.7182/pit2015296.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychotic disordersOrgan transplantsTransplant candidatesComorbid conditionsMedical comorbid conditionsOutcomes of patientsType of transplantAssociated comorbid conditionsNumber of hospitalizationsSeverity of psychosisToxic effectsPosttransplant variablesTransplant recipientsAbsolute contraindicationClinical courseOrgan failureMedication adherenceOrgan recipientsPsychiatric hospitalizationPsychotic episodeWaiting listPatientsPsychotic patientsTransplantDescriptive study