TRIAD (The Realistic Interpretation of Advance Directives)
The TRIAD Research Series was founded by its Principal Investigator, Dr. Ferdinando L. Mirarchi. The studies are not financially funded or supported by any institutional or government program. As such they are completely independent and free from influence or bias.
The TRIAD studies are listed below and available for your review.
TRIAD Research
Does A Living Will Equal A DNR? Are Living Wills Compromising Patient Safety?
TRIAD I - The Realistic Interpretation of Advance Directives?
TRIAD II - Do Living Wills Have an Impact on Pre-Hospital Life Saving Care?
TRIAD III - Nationwide Assessment of Living Wills & DNR Orders
TRIAD VI - How Well Do Emergency Physicians Understand Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) forms.
TRIAD VII - Do Prehospital Providers Understand Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Documents?
TRIAD VIII: Nationwide Multicenter Evaluation to Determine Whether Patient Video Testimonials Can Safely Help Ensure Appropriate Critical Versus End-of-Life Care
Lessons Learned From the TRIAD Research Opportunities to Improve Patient Safety in Emergency Care Near End of Life
TRIAD XI - Simulation with Living Wills & POLST
TRIAD XII: Are Patients Aware of and Agree With DNR or POLST Orders in Their Medical Records
The living will: Patients should be informed of the risks