A5081379606- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Nursing education and management
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Family Support in Illness
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
Henry Ford Health System
2015-2024
Henry Ford Hospital
2014-2023
Miami Transplant Institute
2022
Wayne State University
2018-2021
Michigan United
2019
Behavioral Health Services
2014-2018
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2008-2015
Wake Forest University
2007-2015
INTRODUCTION: Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is now the leading indication for transplantation (LT) in United States (US). It remains unclear how centers are managing medical and psychosocial issues associated with these patients. METHODS: We conducted a web-based survey of LT to identify center-level details on peri-LT management ALD related issues. RESULTS: Of 117 adult centers, 100 responses (85.5%) were collected, representing all Organ Procurement Transplantation Network regions....
Burnout is a response to chronic strain within the workplace characterized by feelings of inefficacy (reduced personal accomplishment), cynicism (depersonalization) and emotional exhaustion. The purpose this study was report prevalence explore organizational interpersonal contributors burnout in transplant surgeons. We performed national cross-sectional survey 218 surgeons on sociodemographics, professional characteristics, frequency difficult patient interactions comfort dealing with...
Abstract Introduction In October 2021, the American Society of Transplantation (AST) hosted a virtual consensus conference aimed at identifying and addressing barriers to broader, safe expansion living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) throughout United States (US). Methods A multidisciplinary group LDLT experts convened address issues related financial implications on donor, transplant center crisis management, regulatory oversight policies, ethical considerations by assessing relative...
A consistent management algorithm for subjective tinnitus remains to be elucidated. Chronic yields approximately US$2110 in annual health care costs per patient. However, it is unclear whether spending more the of equates with greater patient satisfaction. Thus, aim this study correlate satisfaction demographics, provider recommendations, and total care-related expenditures.A retrospective chart review a questionnaire.All data were collected from large Midwestern hospital.Patients included...
Context-Burnout is a response to chronic strain within the workplace and common across nursing professions. Little has been published about burnout in organ transplant nurses. Objective-To report prevalence of 3 main components (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, reduced personal accomplishment) nurses examine factors that contribute development Design-Cross-sectional survey (recruited via listservs) on professional demographics, decisional authority, psychological job demands,...
Objective: To determine how self-compassion and empathy might influence the degree of burnout, secondary traumatic stress compassion satisfaction among medical students residents. Methods: Cross-sectional survey select residency programs at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Respondents completed Professional Quality Life Scale (burnout, satisfaction), Neff’s Self-Compassion Scale, empathic concern personal distress subscales Interpersonal Reactivity Index. Results: The response rate...
Ample evidence suggests continued racial disparities once listed for liver transplantation, though few studies examine in the selection process listing. The objective of this study, via retrospective chart review, was to determine whether listing transplantation influenced by socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity. We identified 1968 patients with end-stage disease who underwent evaluation at a large, Midwestern center from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2012 (72.9% white, 19.6%...
Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is a promising option for mitigating the deceased organ shortage and reducing waitlist mortality. Despite excellent outcomes data supporting expanding candidate indications LDLT, broader uptake throughout United States has yet to occur.In response this, American Society of Transplantation hosted virtual consensus conference (October 18-19, 2021), bringing together relevant experts with aim identifying barriers implementation making recommendations...
The practice of LDLT currently delivers limited impact in western transplant centers. American Society Transplantation organized a virtual consensus conference October 2021 to identify barriers and gaps growth, provide evidence-based recommendations foster safe expansion the United States. This article reports findings regarding innovations advances approaches donor-recipient matching challenges, technical aspects donor recipient operations, surgical training. Among these themes, deemed most...
Background:The COVID-19 pandemic increased the use of virtual health care. However, certain factors may disparately affect some patients' utilization Associations between age, racial categories (White or Black), and socioeconomic disadvantage were evaluated during early pandemic.Methods:This cross-sectional retrospective study included adult patients with in-person primary care encounters at a large, midwestern hospital system widespread urban suburban offices March 1, 2020, June 30, 2020....
Abstract Introduction Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) reduces transplant waitlist mortality and provides excellent long‐term outcomes for persons with end stage disease. Yet, utilization of LDLT has been limited in the United States (US). Methods In October 2021, American Society Transplantation held a consensus conference to identify important barriers broader expansion US, including data gaps, make recommendations impactful feasible mitigation strategies overcome these barriers....
Abstract Introduction A successful living donor liver transplant (LDLT) is the culmination of a multifaceted process coordinated among key stakeholders. Methods We conducted an electronic survey US (LT) centers (August 26, 2021–October 10, 2021) regarding attitudes, barriers, and facilitators LDLT to learn how expand safely effectively in preparation for American Society Transplantation Living Donor Liver Transplant Consensus Conference. Results Responses were received from staff at 58...
Treatment-related symptoms and decreased health-related quality of life (HRQoL) frequently occur during chemotherapy for breast cancer. Although research findings suggest that yoga can reduce Improve HRQoL after treatment, potential benefits have received minimal attention.To estimate accrual, adherence, study retention, preliminary efficacy a intervention compared with an active control group cancer patients chemotherapy.Women stage I-III were recruited from 3 community clinics randomized...
Lay-caregivers are essential to the continuum of care in adult organ transplantation. However, we have a limited understanding experiences, exigencies, and outcomes associated with lay-caregiving for transplant patients. While much discussion debate has focused on caregiver requirements relation candidate selection, little focus been given needs caregivers themselves. In response this, Organ Transplant Caregiver Initiative was created, meeting held during October 6-7, 2019. healthcare...
Burnout within the health professions has become an increasingly important topic. Evidence suggests there are differences in burnout across different countries. Research yet to examine transplant surgeons throughout Europe.A cross-sectional survey of Europe. Survey included sociodemographics, professional characteristics, frequency and discomfort with difficult patient interactions (PI), decisional autonomy, psychological job demands (PJD), support (coworker, supervisor, hospital...
An evaluation by head-and-neck cancer (HNC) staff, patients, and patient support feedback regarding integrated psychological care perceived benefit based on characteristics.Cross-sectional survey of HNC their primary supports; retrospective chart review psychiatric characteristics patients.HNC patients (who were evaluated the psychologist), supports given questionnaires perception including a psychologist in treatment patients. Also, who psychiatrically sociodemographics...
Patients pursuing organ transplantation have complex medical needs, undergo comprehensive evaluation for possible listing, and require extensive education. However, transplant patients their supports frequently report the need more lifestyle self-management strategies living with transplantation.