New web tool aims to ease tough ICU decisions for families of older patients
NCT ID NCT05019261
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a web-based tool to support family members who make medical decisions for critically ill older adults unable to speak for themselves. The tool provided information about the ICU, helped families prepare for meetings with doctors, and shared their questions and concerns with the care team. The goal was to improve how well care matches the patient's wishes and to reduce stress for family members.
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Locations
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Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01199, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln Hospital
New York, New York, 10451, United States
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Pittsburgh VA Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States