title: A self-medication administration program for transplant recipients.
abstract: Cardiothoracic transplant recipients must follow a complex medication regimen after discharge. Patients, particularly heart transplant recipients who have a shorter postoperative length of stay than other organ recipients, have a limited time to master this regimen. The SMAP has shown benefits in patients' mastery of medication information, increased patient satisfaction, better preparation for discharge, and home adjustment. The program offers a structured approach for teaching patients complex medication regimens.
authors.affiliation: USC University Hospital, Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Traiger
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Bui
mesh_terms: D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005260:Female; D016041:Heart-Lung Transplantation / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D009737:Nursing Records; D010358:Patient Participation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012646:Self Administration / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents