Solid organ transplant leads to increased life span and improved quality of life for critically ill patients who without a transplant would likely die. Advances in surgical technology and pharmacology have made organ transplant possible for increasing numbers of patients in need. It is estimated that the number of solid organ transplants performed over the past fifteen years has risen by 30%. The biopsychosocial implications of solid organ transplant are significant and require careful consideration by an integrated healthcare team in caring for patients both pre- and post-transplant. This course presents an overview of the transplant experience from a biopsychosocial perspective. Emphasis is placed on relevant research on positive coping and adjustment post-transplant. Additionally, the role of the mental health professional as a central part of the integrated healthcare team is discussed.

• Conceptualize the biopsychosocial implications and pre-post procedure challenges of solid organ transplant
• Identify the theory- and evidenced-based variables that positively and negatively influence coping with and adjustment to organ transplant
• Discuss the role of the mental health professional as a central member of the interdisciplinary transplant team