Patient definitions of transplant success in upper extremity vascularized composite allotransplantation: A mixed-methods study by Max C Downey, Jessica Gacki-Smith, Brianna Kuramitsu, Karen B Vanterpool, Michelle Nordstrom, Michelle Luken, Whitney Langlee, Tiffany Riggleman, Shannon Fichter, Withney Altema, Sally E Jensen, Gregory A Dumanian, Carisa M Cooney, Macey L Levan, Scott Tintle, Gerald Brandacher, Elisa J Gordon

“…Objective: Upper extremity vascularized composite allotransplantation is an innovative treatment option for people with upper extremity amputations. …”
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A Patient-Centered Website (Within Reach) to Foster Informed Decision-making About Upper Extremity Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: Development and Usability Study by Karen B Vanterpool, Jessica Gacki-Smith, Brianna Kuramitsu, Max Downey, Michelle J Nordstrom, Michelle Luken, Tiffany Riggleman, Shannon Fichter, Withney Altema, James B Brucker, Carisa M Cooney, Gregory Dumanian, Sally Jensen, Macey Levan, Scott M Tintle, Gerald Brandacher, Elisa J Gordon

“… BackgroundUpper extremity (UE) vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA; hand transplantation) is a reconstructive treatment option for patients with UE loss. …”
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Psychosocial factors and medication adherence among recipients of vascularized composite allografts by Sarah E Van Pilsum Rasmussen, Alexander Ferzola, Carisa M Cooney, Jaime T Shores, WP Andrew Lee, Emily Goldman, Christina L Kaufman, Gerald Brandacher, Dorry L Segev, Macey L Henderson

“…Results: Medication adherence was reported for 12 vascularized composite allotransplantation recipients, and 9 vascularized composite allotransplantation recipients completed psychosocial assessments. …”
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