Publications by authors named "Kristy D Gama"
Article Synopsis
- The IMPACT SDM study evaluates the effectiveness of patient decision aids and clinician training in shared decision-making for severe aortic stenosis patients choosing between TAVR and SAVR.
- The study employs a hybrid effectiveness-implementation design across 8 US sites, surveying patients and clinicians to track the reach of decision aids and training adoption.
- It aims to identify barriers and facilitators to SDM implementation, providing insights for future efforts to enhance patient-centered care.
J Gerontol Soc Work
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Social workers play a key role in helping patients navigate complex medical decisions, particularly regarding aortic valve replacement (AVR) for aortic stenosis.
- The study involved 17 qualitative interviews to understand patients' experiences and highlighted that fear was a common emotion faced by patients considering AVR.
- Two decision-making approaches were identified: an "active" quest for information versus a "passive" preference for straightforward choices, with some patients feeling isolated due to their unique medical situations.
