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. 2018 Feb 8;12:241–249. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S150663

Table 3.

Potential endpoint labels and descriptions

No. Label Description
1 Anxiety and depression Because of the video, I felt more anxious and depressed
2 Aid preferences I like this video more than the pamphlet
3 Comfortable with aid I was comfortable watching this video
4 Decision maker conversation Because of this video, I have had a meaningful discussion with my surrogate about what matters most to me in life
5 Decision maker designation Because of this video, I identified and named someone to be my surrogate decision maker
6 Decision making Because of this video, I felt more comfortable making decisions about my health care wishes
7 Helpfulness of aid I found this video helpful
8 Identification of values Because of this video, I have identified what matters most to me and makes life worth living
9 Leeway discussion Because of this video, I have talked with my surrogate about how much flexibility he/she may take in matching my wishes when making medical decisions for me
10 Leeway preference Because of this video, I have thought about how much flexibility there is around my health care wishes
11 Legal document knowledge Because of this video, I know more about legal medical documents such as advance directives and durable power of attorney
12 Medical form completion Because of this video, I completed a legal medical form such as an advance directive or health care proxy
13 Medical form placement Because of this video, I put my completed medical forms in my medical record
14 Perceived benefits Because of this video, I have a greater sense of control over future health care decisions that may be made on my behalf if I cannot speak for myself
15 Physician discussion Because of this video, I have had a meaningful discussion with my physician about my treatment wishes and goals
16 Recommend aid I would recommend this video to others
17 Satisfied with aid I was satisfied with this video
18 Substitute judgment From watching this video, my surrogate can accurately communicate my goals and wishes
19 Successful outcome Because of this video, I know the chances that someone who gets life-sustaining treatments (CPR and/or mechanical ventilation) would survive and get to leave the hospital
20 Telling others about decision maker Because of this video, I have told my family who my surrogate decision maker will be
21 Treatment complications Because of this video, I know more about the potential risks of getting life-sustaining treatments such as CPR, mechanical ventilation, and tube feeding
22 Treatment knowledge Because of this video, I know more about life-sustaining treatments such as CPR, mechanical ventilation, and/or tube feeding
23 Treatment preference Because of this video, I know what I would want in terms of different medical treatments
24 Well-being Because of this video, I feel less worried (my emotional well-being was improved)

Note: Endpoints in bold were retained for prioritization at the state fair.

Abbreviation: CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.