Decision Support Among Surrogate Decision Makers of the Chronically Critically Ill (INVOLVE)

Interactive content and decision coaching with tailored framing of messages to subject's informational processing style and stage of change to promote participatory decision making behavior. Consideration of options, consequences, values, and preferences to formulate an informed decision.

Passive, non-tailored informational support. Screen-based education (videos) with information content on advance care decisions that occur in the intensive care unit.

Routine decision support practices by the healthcare team. Family meetings, bedside updates, and access to printed or electronic decision aids.