A Randomized Clinical Trial of Scenario Planning for Older Adults With Serious Injury
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Trial Details
| Condition | Serious Injury, Communication |
| Intervention | Best Case/Worst Case-ICU Communication Tool |
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Active |
| Participants | 7,600 |
| Est. Completion | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Last Updated | 14 May 2026 |
Primary Outcome
Family-reported Quality of Communication (QOC) within 5-7 days of ICU admission
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Patients Inclusion Criteria: * aged 50 and older * admitted to the ICU for 3 or more days after serious injury Exclusion Criteria: * none Family Members Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 and older * patient's family member or informally designated "like family" or primary surrogate decision maker * speak English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * does not have decision-making capacity Clinicians Inclusion Criteria: * provide care in the trauma ICU (including attending trauma surgeons, fellows, residents, advance practice providers, bedside nurses and medical assistants, respiratory techs and physical therapists, social workers, and chaplains) Exclusion Criteria: * do not provide care in the trauma ICU
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