Background Advance care planning (ACP) has the potential to increase patient-centred
care, reduce caregiver burden, and reduce healthcare costs at the end of life. Current levels …

Objective. Advance Care Planning (ACP) has an important role in enhancing patient
autonomy and guiding end-of-life care. However, there is low uptake of ACP and evidence …

Background Advance care planning (ACP) is the process of planning for future healthcare
that is facilitated by a trained healthcare professional, whereby a person's values, beliefs …

Introduction: Advance care planning (ACP) is an important aspect of end-of-life care that has
been shown to improve patient autonomy in decision-making and reduce stress for surviving …

Abstract Background and Objective: Advance care planning (ACP) is a process of
communication among patients, health care providers, and relatives regarding end-of-life …

Objectives To explore seriously ill, older hospitalised patients' and their family members'
perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of advance care planning (ACP). Methods We …

Background Advance care planning (ACP) can offer benefits to patients and their families,
especially when delivered in outpatient settings, but uptake remains low. Common barriers …

Objectives There is increased global focus on advance care planning (ACP) with attention
from policymakers, more education programmes, laws and public awareness campaigns …

Background Although patient-centred care has become increasingly important across all
medical specialties, when it comes to end of life care, research has shown that treatments …

Abstract Background Advance Care Planning (ACP) enables healthcare professionals to
embrace the important process where patients think about their values in life and goals for …