Planning ahead: study tests if care wishes get written down for dementia patients

NCT ID NCT04852055

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special planning program helps people with dementia in assisted living have their care wishes written down. Over 2,300 residents took part. The program aimed to increase the number of residents with do-not-resuscitate or do-not-hospitalize orders on file.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bluestone Physician Services

    Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082-6788, United States