Psychosocial Predictors in VCA

Abstract

During year one, compilation of the International Registry of Hand and Composite Tissue Transplantation (IRHCTT) and psychosocial surveys was performed. Focus group interviews of transplant recipients, social support and experts in the field were completed and transcribed. During year two, data analysis from the IRHCTT and psychosocial surveys identified 5 factors associated with transplant outcomes and perceived success. The factors were tested in a vignette survey distributed to 100 participants. Analysis determines that increased number of negative factors leads to worse perceived outcomes. During year three qualitative thematic analysis was performed for the focus group interviews with several themes being associated with perceived success. Three papers have been published with a fourth paper being submitted. A mirroring focus group study has been approved for subaward in Innsbruck, Austria. All focus group interviews have been performed and qualitative analysis is underway.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1174928

Entities

People

  • Sarah E. Kinsley
  • Simon G. Talbot

Organizations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Allografts
  • Biomedical Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Education
  • Geographic Regions
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Information Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physicians
  • Rehabilitation
  • Risk Factors
  • Social Psychology
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Tissue Donors
  • Upper Extremity

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Clinical Trial Research.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology