Patient preferences of patient selection criteria for upper extremity vascularized composite allotransplantation: A qualitative study
Abstract
Upper extremity vascularized composite allotransplantation is a life-enhancing reconstructive treatment option that aims to improve recipients’ quality of life and maximize function. This study assessed upper extremity vascularized composite allotransplantation patient selection criteria perceptions among individuals with upper extremity limb loss. The perceptions of individuals with upper extremity limb loss on patient selection criteria may enable vascularized composite allotransplantation centers to improve criteria to avoid mismatched expectations about the posttransplant vascularized composite allotransplantation experience and outcomes. Realistic patient expectations may increase patient adherence, improve outcomes, and reduce vascularized composite allotransplantation graft loss.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 10.1177/20503121231181236
Entities
People
- Carisa M. Cooney
- Elisa J Gordon
- Gerald Brandacher
- Gregory A. Dumanian
- Jessica Gacki-smith
- Karen B. Vanterpool
- Macey L. Levan
- Max C. Downey
- Michelle Luken
- Michelle Nordstrom
- Sally E. Jensen
- Scott Tintle
- Shannon Fichter
- Tiffany Riggleman
- Withney Altema
Organizations
- Grossman School of Medicine
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
- Johns Hopkins University
- Northwestern University
- Vanderbilt University
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center