Journal article
Randomized Trial of a Decision Aid for Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Considering Lung Transplantation
Abstract
RATIONALE: We developed an evidence-based decision aid for patients with advanced cystic fibrosis considering referral for lung transplantation.
OBJECTIVES: To prospectively evaluate whether use of the decision aid increased knowledge about the options, improved realistic expectations, and decreased decisional conflict in adult patients.
Authors
Vandemheen KL; O'Connor A; Bell SC; Freitag A; Bye P; Jeanneret A; Berthiaume Y; Brown N; Wilcox P; Ryan G
Journal
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 180, No. 8, pp. 761–768
Publisher
American Thoracic Society
Publication Date
October 15, 2009
DOI
10.1164/rccm.200903-0421oc
ISSN
1073-449X