ADVANCE CARE PLANNING

This study tested whether showing videos about medical care choices helps older adults (65+) and people with dementia talk with their doctors about what treatments they want. Over 11,000 patients from two hospitals took part. The goal was to see if videos improve how often these …

This study looked at whether a multi-media training program helps nurses in hospitals improve their skills in advance care planning (ACP) — conversations about future medical wishes. 230 registered nurses with at least two years of experience took part. Some received the training…

This study tested a website designed to help people with advanced cancer and their family caregivers have important conversations about future medical care. Researchers worked with 36 participants to see if the tool was easy to use and helpful. The goal was to improve how familie…

This study looked at how Chinese Americans with cancer or heart disease discuss advance care planning with their families. Researchers interviewed religious leaders and community members in Chicago to understand what support and resources people need. The goal is to create a cult…

This study looked at 672 adults with advanced cancer to find the best way to help them plan their future medical care. Researchers compared talking with a trained guide in person versus using a website. The goal was to see which method helps patients and their families feel more …

This study tested a new program that helps people living in affordable housing plan their future medical care in a way that is sensitive to past trauma. Thirty adults who did not have an advance directive took part. The goal was to see if the program helped them understand and pa…