Papers by Ariane Michelson
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Mar 1, 2023
Clinical transplantation, Jan 19, 2018
Studies have demonstrated the Timed Up and Go Test's (TUGT) ability to forecast post-operativ... more Studies have demonstrated the Timed Up and Go Test's (TUGT) ability to forecast post-operative outcomes for several surgical specialties. Evaluations of TUGT for waitlist and post-transplant outcomes has yet to be examined in kidney transplantation. To assess the prognostic utility of TUGT and its associations with waitlist and post-transplant outcomes for kidney transplant candidates. Single-center, prospective study of 518 patients who performed TUGT during their transplant evaluation between 9/1/2013-11/30/2014. TUGT times were evaluated as a continuous variable or 3-level discrete categorical variable with TUGT times categorized as long (>9s), average (8-9s), or short (5-8s). Transplanted individuals had shorter TUGT times than those who remained on the waitlist (8.99 vs. 9.79 seconds, p<0.001). Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression showed that after adjusting for age, there was no association between TUGT times and probability of waitlist removal (OR 0.997[...
American journal of transplantation : official journal of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Jan 26, 2018
Factors that patients value when choosing a transplant center have not been well studied. In orde... more Factors that patients value when choosing a transplant center have not been well studied. In order to guide the improvement of patient-facing materials, we conducted an anonymous electronic survey of patients that assessed the relative importance of patient experience, practical considerations, transplant center reputation, center experience, and waitlist when selecting a transplant center. A total of 409 respondents completed the survey, of whom 68% were kidney transplant recipients and 32% had chronic kidney disease or were on dialysis. Participants had mean age 56 ± 12 years and were predominantly female (61%), white (79%), and had an associate's degree or higher (68%). Participants most often prioritized waitlist when evaluating transplant centers (transplanted 26%, chronic kidney disease 40%), and waitlist was almost twice as likely as outcomes to be ranked most important (30% vs 17%). Education level and transplant status were significantly associated with factors used for...
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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