End-of-life research study seeking some participants

From the Cumberland Times-News (WV):



Do you have a story to tell? Be part of an important research study about primary decision makers who made critical decisions for a family member who became suddenly ill or injured. Are you 18 years of age or older? Were you the primary decision maker for a family member who was not able to state their wishes regarding life support, such as ventilators, feeding tubes, or CPR? Did you make decisions to discontinue life support treatment over six months ago?



If you answered yes to these questions, you may be eligible to participate in this study. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of what families need when they are making decisions to stop life support at the end of life for their family member. This information will help nurses and physicians assist families when they are making decisions similar to yours. The study location will be at a place convenient for you, such as your home, the library, or the telephone. The time will be at a time convenient for you. Audiotaped interviews will last about 60 to 90 minutes. IRB Approval: This project has been reviewed and acknowledgement is on file at WVU Office of Research Compliance



Who is conducting this study: Jean M. Seifarth, MS, RN, a West Virginia University School of Nursing doctoral student. Contact information is 301-729-5035 or jseifarth@wmhs.com.