Assessing the psychosocial impact of pediatric heart transplantation on family functioning: A cross-sectional study identifying variables associated with poor psychosocial outcomes

Introduction: Pediatric orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) is a growing field, with recent years seeing significant advancements in medical capabilities and survival rates. The effects on family functioning have been explored widely in multiple chronic conditions. Few studies, if any, have examined the effects of pediatric OHT on families and objectively quantified the psychosocial effects of transplantation on family functioning. Evaluation of the impact of psychosocial factors on patients and families in pediatric OHT needs better understanding, as it is of significant impact …