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The limited literature connecting the design and implementation of capstone and major project courses in general education classrooms using a cross-disciplinary approach requires addressing. This manuscript aims to recognize Gen Z's unique characteristics in comparison to workforce requirements. Additionally, based on the groups' distinguishing traits and needs, a higher education general classroom major project or capstone course was designed. The design's purpose was to provide students with multiple opportunities to access high-impact strategies proven to enhance students' success beyond their major. An interdisciplinary process was developed to meet varying constituents' needs employing a five-phase planning and execution process.
ABSTRACT
During the coronavirus 2019 pandemic we converted our liver transplant waitlist candidate education and support program to a virtual format and expanded it to include ongoing engagement sessions aimed to educate and empower patients to maximize opportunity for live donor liver transplantation. Over a period of 6 months from April 2020 to Sept 2020 we included 21 patients in this pilot quality improvement program. We collected data regarding patient response and potential donor referral activity. Overall, patient response was positive, and some patients saw progress toward live donor liver transplantation by fostering inquiry of potential live liver donors. Optimization of logistical aspects of the program including program flow, technology access, and utilization is required to enhance patient experience. Long-term follow-up is needed to assess impact on the outcome of transplantation rates. Future data collection and analysis should focus on assessment of any potential disparity that may result from utilization of virtual programming. Herein we provide a framework for this type of virtual program and describe our experience.