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Virtual Communication in the Hospital: Impact on Patients and Surrogates

Sponsor: Indiana University

Summary

This is a pilot study of scheduled video/audio conferences by clinical navigators on the experience of surrogate decision makers for hospitalized older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD), delirium, and other causes of cognitive impairment. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the experiences of surrogate decision makers of hospitalized older adults when they cannot be physically present with the patient in the hospital. We will conduct a randomized pilot study of virtual visits to connect the surrogate decision makers of incapacitated, hospitalized older adults with AD, delirium, and related causes of cognitive impairment with the patient and clinicians.

Official title: Communication in the Hospital: Impact on Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Other Causes of Cognitive Impairments and Their Surrogate Decision Makers

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