Advance care planning (ACP), involving discussions between patients, families and
healthcare professionals on future healthcare decisions, in advance of anticipated …

Background Since the introduction of the concept of advance care planning (ACP), many
studies have been conducted exploring beneficial effects. These studies show a …

Background: The number of older people dying in long-term care facilities is increasing;
however, care at the end of life can be suboptimal. Interventions to improve palliative care …

Background Advance care planning (ACP) has been identified as particularly relevant for
nursing home residents, but it remains unclear how or under what circumstances ACP works …

Aims and objectives To examine nursing home managers' knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and
current practice regarding advance care planning for people with dementia in long‐term …

Abstract Background Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the repeated communication and
decision-making process between the patient, family, and healthcare professionals. This …

Objectives There are many studies investigating implementation of advance care planning
(ACP) in aged care around the world, but few studies have investigated Australian settings …

Background Advance care planning (ACP) supports persons at any age or health status to
determine their values, goals, and preferences regarding future medical care. The American …

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 …

Background: A high prevalence of cognitive impairment and frailty complicates the feasibility
of advance care planning in the long-term-care population. Research aim: To identify …