Pension trustees make surrogate decisions on behalf of scheme members. However, prior research has not explored how this might affect pension adequacy. Our results show that when setting targets for replacement income, project their own preferences instead reflecting member preferences. Furthermore, projection was more pronounced with lower financial literacy. Trustees choose significantly high...

BACKGROUND Shared-decision-making about resuscitation goals of care for intensive care unit (ICU) patients depends on a basic understanding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Our objective was to develop and validate a survey to assess comprehension of CPR among ICU patients and surrogate decision-makers. METHODS We developed a 12-item verbally-administered survey incorporating input fro...

Abstract We report the results of an experimental test whether preaching normative appeal sure-thing principle leads decision-makers to make choices that satisfy it. use Allais-type decision problems observe incentive-compatible 147 subjects, which either violate or adhere Subjects are presented with arguments support counterfactual behaviour and then repeat their decisions. violations robust i...

BACKGROUND Knowledge Translation is a process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and application of knowledge to improve the health, services and products In this study we have attempted to examine the knowledge translation practice and its perceived barriers on the universalities and research institutes (research sector) in Iran. METHODS Both qualitative and quantitative approa...