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Susan Nelson Little1, Élise N Arsenault Knudsen2, Didier A Mandelbrot3
1Department of Transplantation, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin.
Transplantation Proceedings
|March 13, 2022
Summary
Kidney transplant patients generally find belatacept infusions acceptable, with benefits outweighing drawbacks like infusion time. This research informs shared decision-making for immunosuppression choices.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Immunology
- Transplantation
Background:
- Belatacept offers an alternative immunosuppression for kidney transplant recipients.
- Patient experience with monthly belatacept infusions is not well-documented.
- Understanding patient perspectives is crucial for informed immunosuppression decisions.
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