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Mohit Varshney1, Kriti Dhingra1, Ashok Choudhury2
1Department of Psychiatry, ILBS Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, 110070, India.
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology
|December 11, 2023
Summary
Psychiatric comorbidities negatively impact liver transplant outcomes. Integrated assessment and management of these conditions are crucial for improving patient quality of life and overall transplant success.
Area of Science:
- Transplant Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Hepatology
Background:
- Liver transplants are increasing for end-stage liver disease.
- Psychiatric comorbidities significantly influence transplant success and quality of life.
- Rising liver transplant cases necessitate understanding psychosocial impacts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the association between psychiatric disorders and liver transplant outcomes.
- To explore the role of substance use disorders (AUD/SUD) in transplant success.
- To highlight the need for psychiatric intervention in liver transplant recipients.
Main Methods:
- Literature search in PubMed, Embase, and Scopus.
- Inclusion of English articles with original data analyses.
- Exclusion of commentaries and review articles.
Main Results:
- Most studies show a negative association between psychiatric disorders, AUD, and SUD with transplant outcomes.
- A multidisciplinary approach is supported for better patient management.
- Psychiatric treatment is linked to improved transplant outcomes and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Integrated assessment and management of psychiatric and psychosocial issues are needed.
- Addressing mental health is vital for liver transplant recipients.
- Proactive psychiatric care can enhance post-transplant success.
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