Improving advance care planning for patients with serious illnesses at home
Randomized Trial of a Home-Advance Care Planning Video Intervention for Patients with Life-limiting Illness
This study is looking to help people with serious illnesses have better conversations about their care preferences at home by using a helpful video, so they can make their wishes clear and get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10876240 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance advance care planning (ACP) for patients with life-limiting illnesses through a home-based video intervention. The approach involves using predictive analytics to identify patients who may benefit from ACP discussions and providing them with a video decision aid to facilitate these conversations. By improving communication between patients and clinicians, the study seeks to increase the documentation of resuscitation preferences and hospice utilization, ultimately leading to more patient-centered care and reduced healthcare costs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with life-limiting illnesses who are receiving home-based care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not facing serious chronic illnesses or those who are not receiving home-based care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better end-of-life care decisions and improved quality of life for patients with serious chronic illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that video-assisted interventions can effectively improve communication and decision-making in healthcare settings, suggesting a promising approach in this context.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: El-Jawahri, Areej — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: El-Jawahri, Areej
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.