Helping older patients make decisions about advanced heart therapies
Decision Support for Older and Frail Patients Considering Advanced Cardiovascular Therapies: Improving Models of Personal Values Clarification
This study is all about helping older and frail patients think about what really matters to them when choosing heart treatments like Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), so they can make decisions that feel right for their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10901897 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving how older and frail patients consider their personal values when deciding on advanced cardiovascular therapies, specifically using Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) as a case study. The project aims to develop decision support tools that incorporate patients' values and preferences into the decision-making process. By engaging patients in discussions about their values, the research seeks to enhance the quality of care and ensure that treatment options align with what matters most to them. The methodology includes qualitative research and clinician surveys to gather insights and improve decision-making frameworks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older and frail patients who are considering advanced cardiovascular treatments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not considering advanced cardiovascular therapies or who are not frail may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and satisfactory treatment decisions for older patients facing cardiovascular therapies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using patient-centered approaches to improve decision-making in healthcare, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Knoepke, Christopher — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Knoepke, Christopher
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.