There is evidence to suggest that patients make different end-of-life decisions if they understand the risks, benefits and alternatives of CPR and mechanical ventilation. This study will examine whether evidence-based informed consent impacts patients choices and healthcare outcomes compared to routine care.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
200
Patients will be randomized to receive the script (see addendum) plus video. Video was produced by and is the property of the study investigators.
The Jewish Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Number of patients opting out of routine care - no intubation
Number of patients in each group who opt out of intubation 48 hours after admission.
Time frame: 48 hours
Number of patients opting out of routine care - no CPR
Number of patients in each group who opt out of CPR within 48 hours of admission.
Time frame: 48 hours
Hospital Mortality
Number of deaths in each group in the hospital
Time frame: Length of patient's hospital stay
30-day mortality
Number of deaths in each group after 30 days.
Time frame: 30 days
90 day mortality
Number of deaths in each group in 90 days.
Time frame: 90 days
Number of patients undergoing CPR
Number of patients in each group who undergo CPR during their hospitalization.
Time frame: Length of patient's hospital stay
Number of patients undergoing intubation
Number of patients in each group who undergo intubation during their hospital stay.
Time frame: Length of patient's hospital stay
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