Patient and Caregiver Experiences with Surgical Decision-Making in the Context of Dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore patient and caregiver experiences of surgical decision-making for patients living with dementia (PLWD).

Summary background data

PLWD face heightened risks of poor surgical outcomes. For PLWD, surgical decisions are often made in collaboration with caregivers (family or close others who support the PLWD), yet there is limited research examining PLWD and caregiver experiences of surgical decision-making.

Methods

We conducted in-depth interviews with nationally recruited PLWD (n=11) and caregivers (n=36) facing a surgical decision within the past two years. Interviews explored surgical decision-making experiences. Using reflexive thematic analysis, we coded the transcribed interview data and developed themes related to decision-making priorities, str

SUBMITTER: Adler RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743600 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature