Samantha B. Klitenic

Assistant Research Scientist - Transplant Governance, Regulation, and Policy | Center for Surgical & Transplant Applied Research (C-STAR) @nyugsom_CSTAR

[Center for Surgical & Transplant Applied Research @NYUGSOM_CSTAR]

This TikTok analysis by @DrMaceyLevan et al found that n=85 popular organ tx posts amassed 171,305,147 views w/ high engagement. Many posts raised awareness for organ donation/finding a donor (37.7%) and shared patient/family testimonies (35.3%). https://t.co/09qwDAOne5

[Center for Surgical & Transplant Applied Research @NYUGSOM_CSTAR]

Potential organ donors may be unaware of or unwilling to donate vascularized composite allograft (VCA) organs (i.e. hands 👐, face, and uterus). Using focus groups, we identified specific information needs about VCA donation to potentially increase willingness to donate. 📈

[Center for Surgical & Transplant Applied Research @NYUGSOM_CSTAR]

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take! From 2018-2019, these 10 organ procurement organizations made 103,923 donor referrals, but only 4.8% led to transplantation. Here's why:
https://t.co/qdytEYjC51
@amjtransplant