Topic of the Month
Overview
Transplant Unwrapped selects a new topic each month from which we create new educational resources, present an expert-led webinar, host a virtual support group, and promote discussion of the material. This page provides an overview of previous topics and resources.
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Topic of the Month Resources Currently Available:
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November 2020: Overview of Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
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Handbooks:
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A Patient's Guide to Intestinal Transplant
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A Kid's Guide to Intestinal Transplant
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A Kid's Activity Book for Intestinal Transplant (Or Adults too, everyone can have fun!)
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Handouts:
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Pediatric Appointment Checklist
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Lab Value Chart
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Transplant Evaluation Chart for Appointments
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Transplant Evaluation Chart for Tests
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December 2020: Short Bowel Syndrome and Intestinal Rehabilitation
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Handbooks:
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Patient's Handbook on Short Bowel Syndrome and Intestinal Rehabilitation
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Kid's Activity Book on Short Bowel Syndrome and Intestinal Rehabilitation
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Handouts:
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Hospital Diets
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Post-Transplant Eating Tips
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Types of Fluids for SBS
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The Digestive System
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Short Bowel Syndrome for Adults
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Short Bowel Syndrome for Kids
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Q & A Videos (These videos can be accessed under "Learn from Others" found on our main menu).
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Total Parenteral Nutrition and Short Bowel Syndrome Life from the Patient Perspective, Post-Transplant Patient Swapna
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Total Parenteral Nutrition and Short Bowel Syndrome Life from the Clinician Perspective, Intestinal Transplant Gastroenterologist Dr. Maria Segovia (Coming Soon)
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January 2021: Life Post-Transplant
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Handbooks:
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Infection Prevention Handbook
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Educating the Intestinal Transplant Patient Handbook
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Your Friend Had an Intestinal Transplant Handbook
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Handouts:
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Medication Chart (Common Post-Transplant Meds)
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Ostomy Chart
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Input/Output Log
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Q & A Videos (These videos can be accessed under "Learn from Others" found on our main menu).
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Post-Transplant Complications and Discharge
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What to Expect After Transplant Surgery
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Patient Reflection Videos
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February 2021: The Ins and Outs of Being a Caregiver
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Handbooks:
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Caregiver's Handbook
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Parent Handbook (Coming Soon)
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Handouts:
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Hospital Tips
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Preparing Your Child for Surgery
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Hospital Packing Checklist
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Q & A Videos (These videos can be accessed under "Learn from Others" found on our main menu).
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Caregiver Tips and Reflections (Coming Soon)
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Upcoming Topics:
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March 2021: Coping with Chronic Illness
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April 2021: Organ Donation (in honor of Donate Life Month)
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May 2021: Unwrapping Motility Disorders (in honor of Motility Month)
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June 2021: Financing a Transplant
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July 2021: Diet and Nutrition for Intestinal Patients
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August 2021: Unwrapping Ostomies
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September 2021: Caring for a Child with Intestinal Dysfunction: From Childhood to Young Adulthood
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October 2021: Other Common Organ Transplants Intestinal Patients Encounter: Liver Transplant
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November 2021: Pain and Palliative Care
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December 2021: Other Common Organ Transplants Intestinal Patients Encounter: Kidney Transplant