Description of Patient Characteristics Systematically Varied in Factorial Vignettes
| Vignette Factor | Level 1 (Healthy)* | Level 2 (Complex/Intermediate Health)* |
|---|---|---|
| HbA1c | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Age/disease duration | 65 years old | 80 years old |
| Type 2 diabetes for 5 years | Type 2 diabetes for 15 years | |
| Presence of cognitive impairment | No information | Some recent memory loss on formal testing |
| She lives independently but depends on her eldest daughter to keep her medical appointments and pay her bills | ||
| She stopped driving, in part because she occasionally got lost | ||
| History of heart disease | No history of cardiovascular disease | Coronary artery disease, for which she underwent a coronary artery bypass graft 5 years ago |
↵* The American Diabetes Association recommends glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) targets <7.5% for older adults with few comorbid conditions and intact cognitive and physical functioning (healthy), and targets <8% for older adults with comorbid chronic diseases, impaired instrumental activities of daily living, or mild to moderate cognitive impairment (complex/intermediate).