Status:
UNKNOWN
Patient Perspectives on Advance Care Planning Discussions Prior to Cardiac Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Collaborating Sponsors:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Conditions:
Cardiac Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
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.
Detailed Description
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...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures that involve a sternotomy, thoracotomy, or cardiopulmonary bypass for any indication.
- Age \> 18
- English-speaking
Exclusion
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04796233
Start Date
October 1 2021
End Date
March 1 2023
Last Update
September 1 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Toronto General Hospital - University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2C4