Comment on ‘Surrogates' Decisional Conflict and Needs Regarding Invasive Procedures for Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Mixed‐Methods Study’

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate the decisional conflict and needs of surrogates making choices about invasive procedures in intensive care units.
• Mixed-methods design utilizing qualitative and quantitative approaches
• Interviews with surrogates to understand their experiences and feelings
• Analysis of surrogates' decision-making processes regarding ICU procedures
• Surrogates experience significant decisional conflict when confronted with invasive procedures
• Specific needs for information and support were identified to help surrogates navigate decisions
• Greater clarity about the procedures could reduce anxiety and improve decision-making