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Copyright ©2009 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Feb 14, 2009; 15(6): 694-696
Published online Feb 14, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.694
Table 2 Domains of the pre-transplant psychological evaluation
Informed consent
Personality profile
Psychopathology
Past/present psychiatric history
Effect of illness on daily life activities
Defense mechanism employed and coping skills
Motivation for surgery
Treatment compliance
Support from the family
Socioeconomic support (together with social worker’s evaluation)
Awareness of information regarding the actual surgical event and future treatments
Use/abuse of alcohol and/or drugs (see paragraph on this topic)
QOL