Journal article
Evaluating the feasibility of conducting a trial using a patient decision aid in implantable cardioverter defibrillator candidates: a randomized controlled feasibility trial
Abstract
BackgroundPatient decision aids (PtDA) support quality decision-making. The aim of this research was to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial delivering an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)-specific PtDA to new ICD candidates and examining preliminary estimates of differences in outcomes.MethodsPrior to recruitment, ICD candidacy was determined. Consented patients were randomized to (1) usual care or …
Authors
Carroll SL; Stacey D; McGillion M; Healey JS; Foster G; Hutchings S; Arthur HM; Browne G; Thabane L
Journal
Pilot and Feasibility Studies, Vol. 3, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2017
DOI
10.1186/s40814-017-0189-9
ISSN
2055-5784