Developing a Tool for Predicting Nonadherence in VCA Recipients

Abstract

Psychosocial factors are important predictors of medication adherence, and subsequently graft survival, in solid organ transplantation (SOT). Early experiences suggest this may be the case in Vascular Composite Allotransplantation (VCA) as well. We assessed psychosocial factors and medication adherence in VCA recipients. Using validated tools, we surveyed upper-extremity transplant recipients at two centers to assess depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), personality (Ten-Item Personality Inventory), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale), PTSD (Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM5), and social support (Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support). Medication adherence among VCA recipients at two centers was assessed by a member of the clinical research team using the recipients medical record.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1097580

Entities

People

  • Alexander Ferzola
  • Carisa M. Cooney
  • Christina L. Kaufman
  • Dorry Segev
  • Emily Goldman
  • Gerald Brandacher
  • Jaime T Shores
  • Macey L Henderson
  • Sarah E Van Pilsum-rasmussen
  • W. P. Lee

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Allografts
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • Composite Materials
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Liver Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Professional Development
  • Social Psychology
  • Transplants
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Upper Extremity
  • Vascular Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology