Can a New Tool Better Screen Liver Transplant Candidates?
Keck Medicine of USC researchers are testing if a standardized screening process is more equitable for candidates — and more precise for providers.
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Keck Medicine of USC researchers are developing a standardized screening process to improve liver transplant candidate evaluations.
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The new psychosocial checklist addresses factors like alcohol use history and social support, crucial for transplant success.
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Implementation of the checklist in August 2023 led to a 35% increase in liver transplant listings from hospital transfers.
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Standardizing prescreening has reduced unjust declines based on psychosocial reasons, improving candidate selection.
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Future research will assess post-transplant outcomes to confirm the effectiveness of the new screening tool.
