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Involvement of Patients in Organ Transplant Selection Committees: A Qualitative Analysis

  • By

  • Natalie Graham

  • Arden Meyer

  • Zachary Jager

  • Maeve Stover

  • Leigh-Anne Dale

  • Juan Ramos

  • Kristen Kennefick

  • Nikita Bhatnagar

  • Sophie Dorf-Kamienny

  • Keren Ladin

  • Aditya S. Pawar

  • September 22, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Involvement of Patients in Organ Transplant Selection Committees: A Qualitative Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionOrgan Transplantation
Key MechanismsMultidisciplinary decision-making involving medical and psychosocial evaluations.
Target PopulationPatients undergoing evaluation for solid organ transplantation and transplant clinicians.
Care SettingTransplant clinics and selection committee meetings.

Key Highlights

  • Patients generally barred from selection committee meetings.
  • Emerging evidence indicates patient interest in involvement.
  • Study explores patient and clinician views on participation.
  • Calls for increased transparency and accountability in selection procedures.
  • Patient-clinicians provide unique insights into the transplant process.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess eligibility for organ transplantation through clinical evaluations.

Management

  • Incorporate patient perspectives in decision-making processes.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Evaluate the impact of patient involvement on decision-making outcomes.

Risks

  • Potential emotional burden on patients participating in deliberations.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Solid organ transplant candidates and recipients.

Patients express a desire for more involvement in decision-making.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Facilitate patient engagement in transplant selection processes.
  • Ensure transparency in decision-making to build trust.
  • Utilize qualitative feedback to improve patient participation strategies.

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Patient Participation in Organ Transplant Selection Meetings: A Qualitative Study

  • by Natalie Graham, Arden Meyer, Zachary Jager, Maeve Stover, Leigh-Anne Dale, Juan Ramos, Kristen Kennefick, Nikita Bhatnagar, Sophie Dorf-Kamienny, Keren Ladin, Aditya S. Pawar

  • September 22, 2026

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