Trial Outcomes & Findings for Preparation for End-of-Life Decision Making in Mild Dementia (NCT NCT03311711)
NCT ID: NCT03311711
Last Updated: 2023-04-11
Results Overview
Dyad congruence was assessed using the Goals-of-Care Tool which has been modified to include two scenarios relevant to the context of dementia. There are three response options: "The goals of care should focus on delaying my death no matter what, and thus I want to continue life-sustaining treatment", "The goals of care should focus on my comfort and peace, and thus I do not want life-sustaining treatment", and "I am not sure". Persons with dementia and surrogates complete this tool independently and their responses are then compared to determine dyad congruence (either congruent in both scenarios or incongruent). If both members of the dyad endorse "I am not sure", they are considered incongruent.
COMPLETED
NA
242 participants
Baseline, follow up phone call at 2-3 days post-intervention
2023-04-11
Participant Flow
Participants were recruited from healthcare clinics in Georgia and Illinois, USA. Participant enrollment began May 4, 2018. Follow-up for the 2-3 day post-intervention assessment was completed by February 3, 2022 and follow up for the 12 months post-intervention time point was completed by December 7, 2022.
In July 2020 the protocol was modified, eliminating the SPIRIT-in person intervention due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic which prohibited in person research visits. The study design changed to SPIRIT-remote versus usual care and a new randomization method was initiated for the two arm design. Due to the change in randomization method mid-study, participants enrolled before and after the randomization change are analyzed separately (as original or modified randomization).
Participant milestones
| Measure |
SPIRIT-in Person - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
Persons with dementia participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
SPIRIT-in person: The SPIRIT-in person intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted in a private room at the clinic. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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SPIRIT-in Person - Surrogates, Original Randomization
Surrogates participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
SPIRIT-in person: The SPIRIT-in person intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted in a private room at the clinic. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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SPIRIT-remote - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
Persons with dementia participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the original randomization design.
SPIRIT-remote: The SPIRIT-remote intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted through teleconference. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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SPIRIT-remote - Surrogates, Original Randomization
Surrogates participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the original randomization design.
SPIRIT-remote: The SPIRIT-remote intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted through teleconference. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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Usual Care - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
Persons with dementia receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the original randomization design.
Usual care: Participants receive the usual care that is provided through the clinic they receive care through. This may include completing advanced directives, referral to a support group, or referral to a social worker for further discussion about end of life issues.
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Usual Care - Surrogates, Original Randomization
Surrogates receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the original randomization design.
Usual care: Participants receive the usual care that is provided through the clinic they receive care through. This may include completing advanced directives, referral to a support group, or referral to a social worker for further discussion about end of life issues.
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SPIRIT-remote - Persons With Dementia, Modified Randomization
Persons with dementia participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the modified randomization design.
SPIRIT-remote: The SPIRIT-remote intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted through teleconference. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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SPIRIT-remote - Surrogates, Modified Randomization
Surrogates participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the modified randomization design.
SPIRIT-remote: The SPIRIT-remote intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted through teleconference. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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Usual Care - Persons With Dementia, Modified Randomization
Persons with dementia receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the modified randomization design.
Usual care: Participants receive the usual care that is provided through the clinic they receive care through. This may include completing advanced directives, referral to a support group, or referral to a social worker for further discussion about end of life issues.
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Usual Care - Surrogates, Modified Randomization
Surrogates receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the modified randomization design.
Usual care: Participants receive the usual care that is provided through the clinic they receive care through. This may include completing advanced directives, referral to a support group, or referral to a social worker for further discussion about end of life issues.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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15
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15
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12
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12
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15
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15
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40
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40
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39
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39
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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11
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11
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12
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12
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15
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15
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35
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35
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38
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38
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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4
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4
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0
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0
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0
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0
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5
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5
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1
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1
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Reasons for withdrawal
| Measure |
SPIRIT-in Person - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
Persons with dementia participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
SPIRIT-in person: The SPIRIT-in person intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted in a private room at the clinic. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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SPIRIT-in Person - Surrogates, Original Randomization
Surrogates participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
SPIRIT-in person: The SPIRIT-in person intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted in a private room at the clinic. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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SPIRIT-remote - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
Persons with dementia participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the original randomization design.
SPIRIT-remote: The SPIRIT-remote intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted through teleconference. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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SPIRIT-remote - Surrogates, Original Randomization
Surrogates participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the original randomization design.
SPIRIT-remote: The SPIRIT-remote intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted through teleconference. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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Usual Care - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
Persons with dementia receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the original randomization design.
Usual care: Participants receive the usual care that is provided through the clinic they receive care through. This may include completing advanced directives, referral to a support group, or referral to a social worker for further discussion about end of life issues.
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Usual Care - Surrogates, Original Randomization
Surrogates receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the original randomization design.
Usual care: Participants receive the usual care that is provided through the clinic they receive care through. This may include completing advanced directives, referral to a support group, or referral to a social worker for further discussion about end of life issues.
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SPIRIT-remote - Persons With Dementia, Modified Randomization
Persons with dementia participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the modified randomization design.
SPIRIT-remote: The SPIRIT-remote intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted through teleconference. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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SPIRIT-remote - Surrogates, Modified Randomization
Surrogates participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the modified randomization design.
SPIRIT-remote: The SPIRIT-remote intervention adapted for dementia includes one session and is conducted through teleconference. SPIRIT is a structured psychoeducational intervention, targeting both patient and surrogate. The SPIRIT intervention assists patients in clarifying their end-of-life preferences and helps surrogates understand the patient's wishes and prepare for the surrogate role. The intervention lasts 45-60 minutes.
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Usual Care - Persons With Dementia, Modified Randomization
Persons with dementia receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the modified randomization design.
Usual care: Participants receive the usual care that is provided through the clinic they receive care through. This may include completing advanced directives, referral to a support group, or referral to a social worker for further discussion about end of life issues.
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Usual Care - Surrogates, Modified Randomization
Surrogates receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the modified randomization design.
Usual care: Participants receive the usual care that is provided through the clinic they receive care through. This may include completing advanced directives, referral to a support group, or referral to a social worker for further discussion about end of life issues.
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Overall Study
Death
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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0
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1
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0
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Overall Study
Death of dyad partner
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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0
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1
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Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
|
2
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2
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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1
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0
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0
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Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
|
1
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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3
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3
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0
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0
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Baseline Characteristics
Preparation for End-of-Life Decision Making in Mild Dementia
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
SPIRIT-in Person - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Persons with dementia participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-in Person - Surrogates, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Surrogates participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
n=12 Participants
Persons with dementia participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote - Surrogates, Original Randomization
n=12 Participants
Surrogates participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the original randomization design.
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Usual Care - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Persons with dementia receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the original randomization design.
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Usual Care - Surrogates, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Surrogates receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote - Persons With Dementia, Modified Randomization
n=40 Participants
Persons with dementia participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the modified randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote - Surrogates, Modified Randomization
n=40 Participants
Surrogates participating in the SPIRIT intervention remotely, via teleconference, during the modified randomization design.
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Usual Care - Persons With Dementia, Modified Randomization
n=39 Participants
Persons with dementia receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the modified randomization design.
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Usual Care - Surrogates, Modified Randomization
n=39 Participants
Surrogates receiving the standard information about advance directives that is provided at the time of diagnosis, during the modified randomization design.
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Total
n=242 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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75.53 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.66 • n=93 Participants
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65.20 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.36 • n=4 Participants
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78.83 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.25 • n=27 Participants
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67.58 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.83 • n=483 Participants
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74.00 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.00 • n=36 Participants
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62.20 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.04 • n=10 Participants
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74.07 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.50 • n=115 Participants
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65.60 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.89 • n=40 Participants
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72.82 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.09 • n=8 Participants
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68.85 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.62 • n=62 Participants
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70.34 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.07 • n=95 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
|
9 Participants
n=93 Participants
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9 Participants
n=4 Participants
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5 Participants
n=27 Participants
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11 Participants
n=483 Participants
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8 Participants
n=36 Participants
|
9 Participants
n=10 Participants
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26 Participants
n=115 Participants
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27 Participants
n=40 Participants
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18 Participants
n=8 Participants
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24 Participants
n=62 Participants
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146 Participants
n=95 Participants
|
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
|
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
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6 Participants
n=4 Participants
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7 Participants
n=27 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=483 Participants
|
7 Participants
n=36 Participants
|
6 Participants
n=10 Participants
|
14 Participants
n=115 Participants
|
13 Participants
n=40 Participants
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21 Participants
n=8 Participants
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15 Participants
n=62 Participants
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96 Participants
n=95 Participants
|
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
|
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=483 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=36 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=115 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=40 Participants
|
2 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
2 Participants
n=62 Participants
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6 Participants
n=95 Participants
|
|
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
|
15 Participants
n=93 Participants
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15 Participants
n=4 Participants
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12 Participants
n=27 Participants
|
12 Participants
n=483 Participants
|
15 Participants
n=36 Participants
|
15 Participants
n=10 Participants
|
39 Participants
n=115 Participants
|
39 Participants
n=40 Participants
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37 Participants
n=8 Participants
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37 Participants
n=62 Participants
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236 Participants
n=95 Participants
|
|
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
|
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=483 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=36 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=115 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=40 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=62 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=95 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
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5 Participants
n=93 Participants
|
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
5 Participants
n=27 Participants
|
5 Participants
n=483 Participants
|
3 Participants
n=36 Participants
|
3 Participants
n=10 Participants
|
8 Participants
n=115 Participants
|
7 Participants
n=40 Participants
|
5 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
6 Participants
n=62 Participants
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52 Participants
n=95 Participants
|
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
|
10 Participants
n=93 Participants
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10 Participants
n=4 Participants
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7 Participants
n=27 Participants
|
7 Participants
n=483 Participants
|
11 Participants
n=36 Participants
|
12 Participants
n=10 Participants
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32 Participants
n=115 Participants
|
32 Participants
n=40 Participants
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32 Participants
n=8 Participants
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32 Participants
n=62 Participants
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185 Participants
n=95 Participants
|
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=93 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=483 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=36 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=115 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=40 Participants
|
2 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=62 Participants
|
4 Participants
n=95 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
|
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=483 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=36 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=115 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=40 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=62 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=95 Participants
|
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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15 participants
n=93 Participants
|
15 participants
n=4 Participants
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12 participants
n=27 Participants
|
12 participants
n=483 Participants
|
15 participants
n=36 Participants
|
15 participants
n=10 Participants
|
40 participants
n=115 Participants
|
40 participants
n=40 Participants
|
39 participants
n=8 Participants
|
39 participants
n=62 Participants
|
242 participants
n=95 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, follow up phone call at 2-3 days post-interventionPopulation: The number of participants analyzed reflects the number of person with dementia and surrogate dyads (two persons per dyad). This analysis includes dyads who completed the indicated study visit. Three dyads from the SPIRIT-in person original randomization, and 3 dyads from the SPIRIT-remote modified randomization did not complete the 2-3 day post-intervention follow up visit.
Dyad congruence was assessed using the Goals-of-Care Tool which has been modified to include two scenarios relevant to the context of dementia. There are three response options: "The goals of care should focus on delaying my death no matter what, and thus I want to continue life-sustaining treatment", "The goals of care should focus on my comfort and peace, and thus I do not want life-sustaining treatment", and "I am not sure". Persons with dementia and surrogates complete this tool independently and their responses are then compared to determine dyad congruence (either congruent in both scenarios or incongruent). If both members of the dyad endorse "I am not sure", they are considered incongruent.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Usual Care, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads receiving usual care, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-in Person, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote, Original Randomization
n=12 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT remotely, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote, Modified Randomization
n=40 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT remotely, during the modified randomization design.
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Usual Care, Modified Randomization
n=39 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads receiving usual care, during the modified randomization design.
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Dyad Congruence With Goals-of-Care Tool
Number of Congruent Dyads at Baseline
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11 Participants
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9 Participants
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4 Participants
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24 Participants
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30 Participants
|
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Dyad Congruence With Goals-of-Care Tool
Number of Incongruent Dyads at Baseline
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4 Participants
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6 Participants
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8 Participants
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16 Participants
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9 Participants
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Dyad Congruence With Goals-of-Care Tool
Number of Congruent Dyads at 2-3 Days Post-intervention
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11 Participants
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11 Participants
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9 Participants
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34 Participants
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32 Participants
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Dyad Congruence With Goals-of-Care Tool
Number of Incongruent Dyads at 2-3 Days Post-intervention
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4 Participants
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1 Participants
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3 Participants
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3 Participants
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7 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, follow up phone call at 2-3 days post-interventionPopulation: This analysis includes participants who completed the indicated study visit. Three dyads from the SPIRIT-in person original randomization, and 3 dyads from the SPIRIT-remote modified randomization did not complete the 2-3 day post-intervention follow up visit.
Surrogate decision-making confidence is measured using the 5-item Decision Making Confidence (DMC) scale. DMC assesses a surrogate's confidence in knowing the patient's wishes, ability to make treatment decisions even in a highly stressful situation, ability to seek information about risks and benefits of medical choices, ability to handle unwanted pressure from others, and ability to communicate with providers about the patient's wishes. Surrogates indicate how confident they are about making medical decisions, if the patient becomes unable to make their own decisions, by their level of agreement with statements along a scale of (0) "not confident at all" to (4) "Very confident". Total scores range from 0 - 20, with higher scores indicating greater confidence.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Usual Care, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads receiving usual care, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-in Person, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote, Original Randomization
n=12 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT remotely, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote, Modified Randomization
n=40 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT remotely, during the modified randomization design.
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Usual Care, Modified Randomization
n=39 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads receiving usual care, during the modified randomization design.
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Surrogate's Decision Making Confidence (DMC) Scale Score Among Phase II Participants
Baseline
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18.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.78
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18.40 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.24
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18.08 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.73
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18.33 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.21
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18.10 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.10
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Surrogate's Decision Making Confidence (DMC) Scale Score Among Phase II Participants
2-3 Days Post-intervention
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19.07 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.39
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19.08 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.24
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18.42 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.83
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19.35 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.14
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19.05 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.23
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, follow up phone call at 2-3 days post-interventionPopulation: This analysis includes participants who completed the indicated study visit. Three dyads from the SPIRIT-in person original randomization, and 3 dyads from the SPIRIT-remote modified randomization did not complete the 2-3 day post-intervention follow up visit.
The Overall Preparedness Scale for end-of-life decision making for surrogates is a 23-item investigator-developed measure. The measure assesses the level of preparedness for end-of-life decision making in the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions on a 4-point scale (1=strongly disagree to 4=strongly agree). Total scores range from 23 to 92, with higher scores indicating higher levels of preparedness.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Usual Care, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads receiving usual care, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-in Person, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote, Original Randomization
n=12 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT remotely, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote, Modified Randomization
n=40 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT remotely, during the modified randomization design.
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Usual Care, Modified Randomization
n=39 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads receiving usual care, during the modified randomization design.
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Surrogate's Overall Preparedness Scale
Baseline
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75.53 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.15
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75.27 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.91
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75.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.76
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72.15 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.82
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74.69 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.42
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Surrogate's Overall Preparedness Scale
2-3 Days Post-intervention
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78.73 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.42
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83.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.05
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76.92 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.18
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81.50 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.97
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77.80 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.32
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, up to 12 months post-interventionAt the Baseline visit, participants were asked if they had already completed an advance directive. Medical records were reviewed to determine if the patient completed an advance directive (a medical power of attorney or living will) by 12 months post-intervention. If there was no documentation in the medical record, the surrogate was contacted to get confirmation on the status of the Advance Directive.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Usual Care, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads receiving usual care, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-in Person, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote, Original Randomization
n=12 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT remotely, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote, Modified Randomization
n=40 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT remotely, during the modified randomization design.
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Usual Care, Modified Randomization
n=39 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads receiving usual care, during the modified randomization design.
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Completion of Advance Directives Among Phase II Participants
Baseline - Complete
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14 Participants
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10 Participants
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9 Participants
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33 Participants
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30 Participants
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Completion of Advance Directives Among Phase II Participants
Baseline - Incomplete
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1 Participants
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5 Participants
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3 Participants
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7 Participants
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9 Participants
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Completion of Advance Directives Among Phase II Participants
12-month cumulative - Complete
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15 Participants
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12 Participants
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12 Participants
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38 Participants
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38 Participants
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Completion of Advance Directives Among Phase II Participants
12-month cumulative - Incomplete
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0 Participants
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3 Participants
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0 Participants
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2 Participants
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1 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, follow up phone call at 2-3 days post-interventionPopulation: This analysis includes participants who completed the indicated study visit. Three dyads from the SPIRIT-in person original randomization, and 3 dyads from the SPIRIT-remote modified randomization did not complete the 2-3 day post-intervention follow up visit.
The Overall Preparedness Scale for end-of-life decision making for patients is a 22 item investigator-developed measure. The measure assesses the level of preparedness for end-of-life decision making in the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions on a 4-point scale (1=strongly disagree to 4=strongly agree). Total scores range from 22 to 88, with higher scores indicating higher levels of preparedness.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Usual Care, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads receiving usual care, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-in Person, Original Randomization
n=15 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT intervention in person, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote, Original Randomization
n=12 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT remotely, during the original randomization design.
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SPIRIT-remote, Modified Randomization
n=40 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads participating in the SPIRIT remotely, during the modified randomization design.
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Usual Care, Modified Randomization
n=39 Participants
Person with dementia and surrogate dyads receiving usual care, during the modified randomization design.
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Patient's Overall Preparedness Scale
Baseline
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54.07 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.54
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55.40 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.97
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54.67 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.14
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54.90 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.71
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53.50 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.96
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Patient's Overall Preparedness Scale
2-3 Days Post-intervention
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54.93 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.03
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57.83 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.60
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58.57 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.31
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58.78 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.20
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54.69 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.50
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Adverse Events
SPIRIT-in Person - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
SPIRIT-in Person - Surrogates, Original Randomization
SPIRIT-remote - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
SPIRIT-remote - Surrogates, Original Randomization
Usual Care - Persons With Dementia, Original Randomization
Usual Care - Surrogates, Original Randomization
SPIRIT-remote - Persons With Dementia, Modified Randomization
SPIRIT-remote - Surrogates, Modified Randomization
Usual Care - Persons With Dementia, Modified Randomization
Usual Care - Surrogates, Modified Randomization
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place