TY - JOUR
T1 - Challenging misinformation and engaging patients
T2 - Characterizing a regenerative medicine consult service
AU - Smith, Cambray
AU - Martin-Lillie, Charlene
AU - Higano, Jennifer Dens
AU - Turner, Leigh
AU - Phu, Sydney
AU - Arthurs, Jennifer
AU - Nelson, Timothy J.
AU - Shapiro, Shane
AU - Master, Zubin
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 © 2020 Future Medicine Ltd.
PY - 2020/3
Y1 - 2020/3
N2 - Aim: To address the unmet needs of patients interested in regenerative medicine, Mayo Clinic created a Regenerative Medicine Consult Service (RMCS). We describe the service and patient satisfaction. Materials & methods: We analyzed RMCS databases through retrospective chart analysis and performed qualitative interviews with patients. Results: The average patient was older to elderly and seeking information about regenerative options for their condition. Patients reported various conditions with osteoarthritis being most common. Over a third of consults included discussions about unproven interventions. About a third of patients received a clinical or research referral. Patients reported the RMCS as useful and the consultant as knowledgeable. Conclusion: An institutional RMCS can meet patients' informational needs and support the responsible translation of regenerative medicine.
AB - Aim: To address the unmet needs of patients interested in regenerative medicine, Mayo Clinic created a Regenerative Medicine Consult Service (RMCS). We describe the service and patient satisfaction. Materials & methods: We analyzed RMCS databases through retrospective chart analysis and performed qualitative interviews with patients. Results: The average patient was older to elderly and seeking information about regenerative options for their condition. Patients reported various conditions with osteoarthritis being most common. Over a third of consults included discussions about unproven interventions. About a third of patients received a clinical or research referral. Patients reported the RMCS as useful and the consultant as knowledgeable. Conclusion: An institutional RMCS can meet patients' informational needs and support the responsible translation of regenerative medicine.
KW - consultation service
KW - ethical
KW - evidence-based medicine
KW - information for patients
KW - patient education
KW - patient navigation
KW - regenerative medicine education
KW - responsible translation
KW - unproven stem cell therapies
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U2 - 10.2217/rme-2020-0018
DO - 10.2217/rme-2020-0018
M3 - Article
C2 - 32319855
AN - SCOPUS:85084695519
SN - 1746-0751
VL - 15
SP - 1427
EP - 1440
JO - Regenerative Medicine
JF - Regenerative Medicine
IS - 3
ER -