Background Medical orders for the use of life-supports should be informed by patients'
values and treatment preferences. The purpose of this study was to explore the internal …

Background: Recent studies have shown substantial deficiencies in the quality or quantity (or
both) of communication and decision-making during serious illness. We evaluated the …

PURPOSE Online programs may help to engage patients in advance care planning in
outpatient settings. We sought to implement an online advance care planning program, …

Methods: We conducted a multi-center, prospective, study in 12 acute care hospitals in
Canada. We administered a questionnaire to elderly patients and their family members that …

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Speak Up tools (Ontario and National workbooks;
British Columbia and National websites) to improve ACP engagement in adult primary care …

Objectives To develop and validate a values clarification tool, the Short Graphic Values History
Tool (GVHT), designed to support person-centred decision making during serious illness. …

Background Decisions about care options and the use of life-sustaining treatments should
be informed by a person’s values and treatment preferences. The objective of this study was …

As the world struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic, health service demands have increased
to a point where healthcare resources may prove inadequate to meet demand. Guidelines …

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 …

Importance Advance care planning can improve patient-centered care and potentially reduce
intensification of care at the end of life. Objectives To inquire about patients' advance care …