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CSDM: A Trial to Improve Communication and Shared Decision Making Using a Web-Based Tool
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating CSDM Web-Based Tool Intervention for Intervention Compliance and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 52 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal is to develop a pragmatic, scalable intervention to overcome problems with surrogate decision making in ICUs. The aim is to conduct a pilot study among surrogates and clinicians of 50 incapacitated patients at high risk of death to assess the feasibility of deploying the web-based tool as well as to examine the tools impact on the patient and family outcome measures summarized in the hypotheses below.
Study Details
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Interventions
The web and tablet-based tool is designed to help family members become familiar with ICU environment, routines, and clinicians, prepare for family meetings, and learn how to make values-based decisions for their loved one. The tool contains short videos, interactive exercises, and links to other resources. Family members work through the tool shortly after admission to the ICU, before each family meeting, and any other time they wish to during the ICU admission.