Aim (s) To review the global literature on the implementation of advance health care
directives to date, and the experiences of the health care professionals who must initiate the …

(1) Background: Advance directives are an expression of a person's autonomy regarding
end-of-life care. Several studies have shown that the level of completion in countries where …

Provision of palliative care to patients with advanced chronic diseases or old populations is
suboptimal, which results in unnecessary suffering of and burden to patients, caregivers …

Seclusion is used in forensic and general mental health settings to protect a person or
others from harm. However, seclusion can result in trauma‐related harm and re …

We qualitatively investigated end-of-life care needs. Data were collected via focus-group
interviews with three groups: young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults. The key …

Approximately 1 in 3 adults have some type of advance directive. Advance care planning
(ACP) is associated with greater use of supportive care services and decreased patient and …

Advance statements, advance directives, or psychiatric wills are a key component of a shift
to mental healthcare that promotes autonomy and choice and aims to reduce restrictive and …

Embedded into Victoria's mental health legislation as part of the 2014 Mental Health Act
suite of reforms, advance statements are designed to convey an individuals' preferences for …

This article provides context to the establishment of advance statements within the
Australian mental health setting, in the state of Victoria. A movement to legislate for a more …

The article discusses an overview of the evolution and essential components of advance
care planning or ACP. Topics discussed include the role of medical-surgical nurses in the …