Survey on Decision-Making in Heart Procedures
Author Information
Author(s): Catherine R Rahilly-Tierney, Ira S Nash
Primary Institution: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Hypothesis
Do physicians perceive themselves as involved in PCI decision-making?
Conclusion
Most physicians believe that collaboration in PCI decision-making is the best approach.
Supporting Evidence
- 89% of non-cardiologists felt PCI decisions were made solely by the interventionalist.
- 66% of non-cardiologists preferred collaboration in PCI decision-making.
- 92% of cardiologists believed collaboration is the best process for PCI decisions.
Takeaway
Doctors think it's better to work together when deciding on heart procedures instead of one person making the choice alone.
Methodology
An anonymous survey was mailed to internal medicine faculty to assess their perceptions of involvement in PCI decisions.
Potential Biases
Responses may reflect a disproportionate number of discordant views due to low response rate.
Limitations
Only 35% of surveys were returned, and the sample may not represent all referring physicians.
Participant Demographics
Internal medicine faculty from a single academic medical center.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.68
Statistical Significance
p=0.68
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