Patient Perspectives on Advance Care Planning Discussions Prior to Cardiac Surgery

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-10-31

Study Completion Date

2023-03-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to explore patient perspectives on Advance Care Planning (ACP) prior to cardiac surgery, including perceptions of benefits, drawbacks, and barriers to ACP.

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Detailed Description

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In this study, we plan to interview 40 patients who are scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery about their perspectives on preoperative ACP and discussion of their values, goals of care, and preferences for prolonged care in hospital prior to having surgery. We plan to conduct and audio record one-on-one interviews that are structured around standard questions about ACP. After recordings are completed, we plan to conduct an analysis of the interviews to find common themes and ideas that participants have about preoperative advance care planning. These results will help us understand whether patients value and wish to participate in advance care planning prior to major surgery, and will help to guide the structure and content of preoperative advance care plan programs in the future.

Conditions

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Cardiac Surgery

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures that involve a sternotomy, thoracotomy, or cardiopulmonary bypass for any indication.
* Age \> 18
* English-speaking

Exclusion Criteria

* Emergency surgery, regardless of indication or procedure
* Minor/percutaneous cardiac procedure
* Lack of decisional capacity due to dementia or other neurocognitive dysfunction
* Previously decided upon advance care directives
* Still considering surgery or not yet booked for an operation

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No