I Just Don't Want It To Be Business, Business, Business: Facilitators And Barriers To Values Discussions Between Patients With A Left Ventricular Assist Device, Their Family Caregivers, And The Healthcare Team

Intentional exploration, or elicitation, of patient values (who and what matters most) in the context of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) can assist in identifying health preferences and care priorities. Yet, the values elicitation experiences of individuals post LVAD-implantation have been understudied, particularly among historically minoritized African American (AA)/Black and rural-dwelling individuals. Understanding the facilitators and barriers to values discussions among individuals from these groups is critical to addressing disparities in outcomes and optimizing patient-centered decision-making.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - January 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Avery C. Bechthold, Deborah B. Ejem, Colleen K. McIlvennan, Rachel D. Wells, Daniel D. Matlock, Christopher E. Knoepke, Marie A. Bakitas, James Nicholas Dionne-Odom Tags: NI-002 Source Type: research