Context Advance care planning (ACP) improves care for patients with chronic illnesses and
reduces family stress. However, the impact of ACP interventions on healthcare …

Context Advance care planning (ACP) can improve end-of-life outcomes, but low uptake
indicates it is less acceptable to patients of some cultural backgrounds. Objectives The …

Context Standardized outcomes that define successful advance care planning (ACP) are
lacking. Objective The objective of this study was to create an Organizing Framework of ACP …

Objectives To conduct an up-to-date systematic review of all randomised controlled trials
assessing efficacy of advance care planning (ACP) in improving patient outcomes …

ObjectivesExisting systematic reviews related to advance care planning (ACP) largely focus
on specific groups and intervention efficacy or are limited to contextual factors. This research …

Context A validated 82-item Advance Care Planning (ACP) Engagement Survey measures a
broad range of behaviors. However, concise surveys are needed. Objectives The objective …

Context Caregivers make difficult end-of-life (EOL) decisions for patients, often adversely
affecting their own psychological health. Understanding whether advance care planning …

Background Advance care planning (ACP) is the process of ongoing communication among
patients, family and health care professionals regarding what plans for future care are …

Context Despite increasing interest in advance care planning (ACP) and previous ACP
descriptions, a consensus definition does not yet exist to guide clinical, research, and policy …

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Advance care planning (ACP) has shown benefit in some, but
not all, studies. It is important to understand the utility of ACP. We conducted a scoping …