The Periviable GOALS (Getting Optimal Alignment around Life Support) decision support tool (DST) is meant to facilitate informed shared decision-making regarding neonatal resuscitation for families facing the threat of a periviable delivery (deliveries occurring between 22 0/7 - 25 6/7 weeks gestational age). It is designed for parents to review independent of their clinician, and is intended to supplement, not replace, clinician counseling. The focus of the DST is the provision of patient-centered outcomes information and assistance with values clarification regarding neonatal outcomes. This is a multisite, randomized controlled trial to test the effect of the Periviable GOALS DST on shared decision making and decision satisfaction. The investigators hypothesize that participants who utilize the GOALS DST will have improved shared decision making and higher decision satisfaction.
Adults (18 years or older)
Pregnant between 22 0/7 to 25 6/7 weeks gestation (this window may be slightly different for each recruitment site, as the gestational window that defines periviable delivery varies by institution).
Presenting to Labor & Delivery at an approved study site with a pregnancy complication that poses the potential threat of or need for periviable delivery (e.g., rupture of membranes, preterm labor, shortened cervix, pre-eclampsia, and growth restriction).
Must have been counseled on their neonatal treatment options (e.g. resuscitation, comfort care) by their healthcare team prior to being approached by the study team.
Under 18 years of age
Incarcerated
Medically unstable (i.e. in active labor and dilated 6cm or more)
Emotionally unstable
Indiana University
Lead sponsor
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Collaborator