Planning ahead: study tests if care conversations lead to written wishes for dementia patients

NCT ID NCT04852055

First seen Nov 04, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested a program to help people with dementia in assisted living document their medical care wishes, like whether to be resuscitated or hospitalized. Over 2,300 residents took part, with some receiving the planning program and others usual care. The goal was to see if the program increased the number of residents with official care orders on file.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bluestone Physician Services

    Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082-6788, United States

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