Ethical and Psychosocial Factors in the Decision-Making and Informed Consent Process for Upper Extremity Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Elisa J GordonJessica Gacki-SmithBrianna R KuramitsuMax DowneyKaren B VanterpoolMichelle J NordstromTiffany RigglemanCarisa M CooneySally JensenGregory DumanianScott TintleMacey LevanGerald BrandacherPublished in: Transplantation direct (2023)
Our study identified psychosocial and other factors affecting decision-making about UE VCA, which should be addressed to enhance informed consent. Study participants' perceptions and preferences about UE VCA suggest re-examination of assumptions guiding the UE VCA clinical evaluation process.