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Lo YT, Wang JJ, Yang YC, Yu CY, Chang CM, Yang YP. Effects of Advance Care Planning on End-of-Life Indicators for Nursing Home Residents-An Experimental Study with a Retrospective Chart Review. Geriatrics (Basel) 2024; 9:42. [PMID: 38667509 PMCID: PMC11050193 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics9020042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Advance care planning (ACP) has the potential to improve the outcomes of end-of-life care for residents in nursing homes. The aim of this study was to determine whether an ACP program was beneficial for nursing home residents by assessing end-of-life indicators. An experimental study with a retrospective chart review was conducted. In total, 37 residents in the intervention group participated in an institutional advance care planning program for 1 year, and their chart data over 1 year were collected following the completion of the program; 33 residents in the control group had died within 1 year before the start date of program, and their chart data were reviewed retrospectively. Chi-square and t tests were used to examine four indicators of the quality of end-of-life care. Compared with the control group, the intervention group had a higher proportion of do-not-resuscitate directives, hospice care before death, and deaths in the nursing home, and fewer hospitalizations and deaths in an emergency department. ACP programs may improve the quality of end-of-life care for nursing home residents in Taiwan. Further research across different long-term care facilities is warranted.
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- Yu-Tai Lo
- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; (Y.-T.L.); (Y.-C.Y.); (C.-M.C.)
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan;
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; (Y.-T.L.); (Y.-C.Y.); (C.-M.C.)
- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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- Department of Gerontological and Long-Term Care Business, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 831, Taiwan;
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; (Y.-T.L.); (Y.-C.Y.); (C.-M.C.)
- Department of Medicine & Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, National Tainan Junior College of Nursing, Tainan 700, Taiwan
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Prevalence and predictors of advance directive among terminally ill patients in Taiwan before enactment of Patient Right to Autonomy Act: a nationwide population-based study. BMC Palliat Care 2022; 21:178. [PMID: 36224654 PMCID: PMC9554959 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-022-01069-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Signing advance directives (ADs) ensures that terminally ill patients receive end-of-life care, according to their wishes, thereby promoting human dignity and sparing them from unnecessary suffering. Despite the enactment of the Hospice Palliative Care Act in Taiwan in 2000, the completion rates of ADs have been found to be low among patients with chronic illness conditions. To date, limited existing research is available regarding the factors associated with AD completion in terminally ill patients in Taiwan. To explore signed AD characteristics, compare differences in signing ADs between patients with and without cancer, and examine the factors associated with signing ADs in terminally ill patients. METHODS A nationwide study was conducted using data collected via a retrospective review of medical death records from 18 randomly selected hospitals in the northern, central, and southern parts of Taiwan. We collected 200 records, including both cancer and non-cancer-related deaths, from each hospital. Univariate and multivariate logistics regressions were conducted to examine factors associated with signing advance directives among all patients- with and without cancer. RESULTS Among the 3004 reviewed medical records, 79% had signed ADs, with most (95%) being signed by patients' caregivers. A higher education level (OR = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.10, 2.08, p = 0.010); cancer diagnosis (OR = 2.37, 95% CI = 1.79, 3.16, p < 0.001); having family members (OR = 5.62, 95% CI = 2.95, 10.69, p < 0.001), care homes (OR = 4.52, 95% CI = 1.97, 10.38, p < 0.001), friends, or maids (OR = 3.82, 95% CI = 1.76, 8.29, p = 0.001) as primary caregivers; and patients knowing about their poor prognosis (OR = 15.39, 95% CI = 5.66, 41.83, p < 0.001) were associated with a higher likelihood of signing ADs. CONCLUSIONS Patients with non-malignant chronic illnesses were less likely to have ADs signed by either patients or family caregivers than those with cancer, with the lowest likelihood observed in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Whenever possible, primary caregivers should be involved in discussing ADs with patients, and the importance of truth telling should be reinforced. Following these principles, each patient's end-of-life care preferences can be respected, thereby promoting quality of care before the patient's death.
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Ding J, Cook A, Saunders C, Chua D, Licqurish S, Mitchell G, Johnson CE. Uptake of advance care planning and its circumstances: An nationwide survey in Australian general practice. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:1913-1923. [PMID: 34529292 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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There are potential benefits associated with advance care planning (ACP), and general practitioners (GPs) are well placed to coordinate ACP initiatives with their patients. Few studies have reported on the uptake of different forms of advance care plan conducted by GPs and how this affects patients' place of death. The primary aims of the study were to examine uptake of verbal (conversations regarding care preferences) and written (documented care preferences) advance care plans and their associated factors from the perspective of Australian GPs. The secondary aim was to determine the impact of different types of advance care plans on place of death. Sixty-one GPs from three Australian states used a validated clinic-based data collection process to report on care provided for decedents in the last year of life, including provision of services, place of death, and uptake of ACP. We found that 58 (27.9%), 91 (43.7%) and 59 (28.4%) reported decedents had no advance care plans, verbal plans or written plans, respectively. There were increased uptake of both verbal plans (relative risk ratio [RRR] = 13.10, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.18-77.34) and written plans (RRR = 10.61, 95% CI: 1.72-65.57) if GPs foresaw the death for >90 days versus <7 days. Palliative care training history for GPs predicted uptake of verbal plans (RRR = 5.83, 95% CI: 1.46-31.93). Patients with verbal plans versus no plans were more likely to die at a private residence (odds ratio = 4.97, 95% CI: 1.32-18.63). Our findings suggest that expectation of death for at least three months prior to the event (where clinically possible) and palliative care training for GPs improve the uptake of ACP in general practice. Larger pragmatic trials are required to determine the impact of ACP on patients' place of death.
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- Jinfeng Ding
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Primary Care Clinical Unit, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Monash Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Primary Care Clinical Unit, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Monash Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration, Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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Buchbender M, Bauerschmitz C, Pirkl S, Kesting MR, Schmitt CM. A Retrospective Data Analysis for the Risk Evaluation of the Development of Drug-Associated Jaw Necrosis through Dentoalveolar Interventions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19074339. [PMID: 35410020 PMCID: PMC8998225 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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This study aimed to analyse the development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in patients who underwent surgical intervention to identify potential risk factors between three different groups sorted by the type of oral surgery (single tooth extraction, multiple extraction, osteotomy). Data from patients with this medical history between 2010 and 2017 were retrospectively analysed. The following parameters were collected: sex, age, medical status, surgical intervention location of dentoalveolar intervention and form of medication. A total of 115 patients fulfilled the criteria and underwent 115 dental surgical interventions (female n = 90, male n = 25). In total, 73 (63.47%) of them had metastatic underlying diseases, and 42 (36.52%) had osteoporotic ones. MRONJ occurred in 10 patients (8.70%) (female n = 5, male n = 5). The occurrence of MRONJ was significantly correlated (p ≤ 0.05) with the mandible site and male sex. Tooth removal at the mandible site remains the main risk factor for the development of MRONJ. The risk profile of developing MRONJ after dentoalveolar interventions could be expected as follows: tooth osteotomy > multiple extractions > single tooth extraction.
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Jiang T, Ma Y, Zheng J, Wang C, Cheng K, Li C, Xu F, Chen Y. Prevalence and related factors of do-not-resuscitate orders among in-hospital cardiac arrest patients. Heart Lung 2021; 51:9-13. [PMID: 34731700 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2021.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Studies concerning do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders in mainland China are rather scarce. We explored the prevalence and related factors of DNR orders among in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) patients at a general tertiary hospital in mainland China. MATERIALS AND METHODS We identified all IHCA patients hospital-wide between July 2019 and September 2020. Data regarding DNR status were collected from medical records. We investigated the frequency of DNR orders and explored the determinant factors of DNR establishment using logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 1154 IHCA patients were included, 535 (46.4%) of whom established DNR orders. The following variables were independently associated with a higher DNR rate: female (OR 1.491; 95% CI 1.130-1.965), older age (OR 1.016; 95% CI 1.008-1.024), being a local resident (OR 1.790; 95% CI 1.344-2.383), pulmonary infection (OR 1.398; 95% CI 1052-1.859), respiratory insufficiency (OR 1.356; 95% CI 1.009-1.823), shock (OR 1.735; 95% CI 1.301-2.313), acute stroke (OR 1.821; 95% CI 1.235-2.686),neurological dysfunction (OR 1.527; 95% CI 1.149-2.028) and cancer (OR 3.316; 95% CI 2.461-4.468). Counterintuitively, patients with new-onset coronary artery disease (OR 0.592; 95% CI 0.419-0.837) were less likely to create DNR orders. CONCLUSION In mainland China, the DNR order signing rate is low, and the establishment of a DNR order is associated with demographics and comorbidity characteristics.
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- Tangxing Jiang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine; Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine; Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine; Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine; Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine; Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine; Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine; Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine; Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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Xu X, Tu SW, Lin CC. Advance care planning preferences in Chinese nursing home residents: results from two cross-sectional studies in Hong Kong and Taiwan. BMC Palliat Care 2021; 20:123. [PMID: 34344332 PMCID: PMC8336386 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-021-00820-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The proportion of hospital deaths has declined in the past few decades, while the proportions of nursing home deaths have increased. This trend of increasing deaths in long-term care facilities underlines the importance of improving end-of-life care provisions in these settings to meet individual preferences and needs. Under these circumstances, a comprehensive understanding of end-of-life care preferences in local nursing home residents can help healthcare professionals and policymakers develop strategies to increase the advance directive completion rate and quality of care. This study aimed to explore and compare advance directive and end-of-life care preferences of nursing home residents in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Methods A structured questionnaire was developed by the research team to investigate advance directive and end-of-life care preferences in older Chinese nursing home residents. Nursing home residents with frail or pre-frail status and over the age of 64 were invited to participate in the study, and information on demographics, functional status, advance directive experiences, and end-of-life care expectations was collected through questionnaire interviews. Results A total of 325 eligible participants from 32 facilities completed the survey, including 238 older residents in Hong Kong and 87 in Taiwan. A significantly lower proportion of the Hong Kong residents had completed an advance directive compared with the Taiwanese (3 vs. 13%, p = 0.001). Among participants who did not have an advance directive, 46% of the Taiwanese participants said they would consider completing one in the future, compared with 20% of the Hong Kong participants (p < 0.001). A total of 79% of the Hong Kong participants and 80% of the Taiwanese participants responded that prolonging life in the given hypothetical dying scenario was “not important” (p = 0.76). Only 14% of participants in Hong Kong and 18% of participants in Taiwan reported prior occurrence of end-of-life care discussions with family members or health professionals (p = 0.37). Conclusions This paper adds evidence in support of improving end-of-life communication and the advance directive completion rate in nursing homes in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Further research is necessary to explore cross-cultural differences in end-of-life preferences and its applications in predicting decision-making and the quality of end-of-life care. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12904-021-00820-4.
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- Xinyi Xu
- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong , Hong Kong
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- Taipei Veterans General Hospital Yuli Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong , Hong Kong. .,Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation, Hong Kong, Hong Kong. .,School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Yang CH, Wu CY, Low JTS, Chuang YS, Huang YW, Hwang SJ, Chen PJ. Exploring the Impact of Different Types of Do-Not-Resuscitate Consent on End-of-Life Treatments among Patients with Advanced Kidney Disease: An Observational Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:8194. [PMID: 34360487 PMCID: PMC8346049 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18158194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Patients with advanced kidney disease have a symptomatic and psychological burden which warrant renal supportive care or palliative care. However, the impact of do-not-resuscitate consent type (signed by patients or surrogates) on end-of-life treatments in these patients remains unclear. Objective: We aim to identify influential factors correlated with different do-not-resuscitate consent types in patients with advanced kidney disease and the impact of do-not-resuscitate consent types on various life-prolonging treatments. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study. We included patients aged 20 years and over, diagnosed with advanced kidney disease and receiving palliative and hospice care consultation services between January 2014 and December 2018 in a tertiary teaching hospital in Taiwan. We reviewed medical records and used logistic regression to identify factors associated with do-not-resuscitate consent types and end-of-life treatments. Results: A total of 275 patients were included, in which 21% signed their do-not-resuscitate consents. A total of 233 patients were followed until death, and 32% of the decedents continued hemodialysis, 75% underwent nasogastric (NG) tube placement, and 70% took antibiotics in their final seven days of life. Do-not-resuscitate consents signed by patients were associated with reduced life-prolonging treatments including feeding tube placement and antibiotic use in the last seven days (odd ratio and 95% confidence interval were 0.16, 0.07-0.34 and 0.33, 0.16-0.69, respectively) compared to do-not-resuscitate consents signed by surrogates. Conclusions: Do-not-resuscitate consent signed by patients and not by surrogates may reflect better patients' autonomy and reduced life-prolonging treatments in the final seven days of patients with advanced kidney disease.
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- Chiu-Hsien Yang
- Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (C.-H.Y.); (C.-Y.W.); (Y.-S.C.)
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- Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (C.-H.Y.); (C.-Y.W.); (Y.-S.C.)
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London W1T 7NF, UK;
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- Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (C.-H.Y.); (C.-Y.W.); (Y.-S.C.)
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- Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (C.-H.Y.); (C.-Y.W.); (Y.-S.C.)
- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London W1T 7NF, UK;
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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Detering KM, Sinclair C, Buck K, Sellars M, White BP, Kelly H, Nolte L. Organisational and advance care planning program characteristics associated with advance care directive completion: a prospective multicentre cross-sectional audit among health and residential aged care services caring for older Australians. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:700. [PMID: 34271934 PMCID: PMC8283952 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06523-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Advance care planning (ACP) and advance care directive (ACD) completion improve outcomes for patients, family, clinicians and the healthcare system. However, uptake remains low. Despite increasing literature regarding organisational-level ACP characteristics leading to success, there is a lack of data measuring the impact of these factors on ACD prevalence. Methods A prospective multi-centre, cross-sectional audit of health records among older Australians accessing general practices (GP), hospitals and residential aged care facilities (RACF) was undertaken to describe organisational and ACP-program characteristics across services, document ACD prevalence, and assess organisation-level predictors of ACD prevalence. Organisational-level data included general and ACP-program characteristics. Patient/resident data included demographics and presence of ACDs. Results One hundred organisations (GP = 15, hospitals = 27, RACFs = 58) participated, contributing data from 4187 patient/resident health records. Median prevalence of ACDs across organisations was 19.4%, (range = 0–100%). In adjusted models, organisational sector type was the strongest predictor of ACD prevalence, with higher rates in RACFs (unadjusted 28.7%, adjusted 20.6%) than hospitals (unadjusted 6.4%, adjusted 5.8%) or GPs (unadjusted 2.5%, adjusted 6.6%). RACFs in regional and rural/remote areas had higher prevalence than metropolitan organisations. Organisations supported by government funding and those that were Not For Profit had higher prevalence than those that were privately funded, and organisations with an ACP program that had been implemented at least 3 years before data collection had higher prevalence than those with either no program or a more recent program. Conclusions The median ACD prevalence was low, with substantial variation across organisations. Sector type was the strongest predictor, being highest in RACFs. Low prevalence rates, overall and in particular sectors, have implications for improvements. Further research into organisational factors associated with ACP/ACD completion is required.
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- Karen M Detering
- Advance Care Planning Australia, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.,Faculty of Health, Arts and Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Australia
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- Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Advance Care Planning Australia, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Advance Care Planning Australia, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Health Services Research & Policy, Research School of Population Health, College of Health & Medicine, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Health Research Law, Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Advance Care Planning Australia, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.,Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Advance Care Planning Australia, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.
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Differences in Characteristics, Hospital Care and Outcomes between Acute Critically Ill Emergency Department Patients with Early and Late Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18031028. [PMID: 33503811 PMCID: PMC7908360 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18031028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Background: A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order is associated with an increased risk of death among emergency department (ED) patients. Little is known about patient characteristics, hospital care, and outcomes associated with the timing of the DNR order. Aim: Determine patient characteristics, hospital care, survival, and resource utilization between patients with early DNR (EDNR: signed within 24 h of ED presentation) and late DNR orders. Design: Retrospective observational study. Setting/Participants: We enrolled consecutive, acute, critically ill patients admitted to the emergency intensive care unit (EICU) at Taipei Veterans General Hospital from 1 February 2018, to 31 January 2020. Results: Of the 1064 patients admitted to the EICU, 619 (58.2%) had EDNR and 445 (41.8%) LDNR. EDNR predictors were age >85 years (adjusted odd ratios (AOR) 1.700, 1.027–2.814), living in long-term care facilities (AOR 1.880, 1.066–3.319), having advanced cardiovascular diseases (AOR 2.128, 1.039–4.358), “medical staff would not be surprised if the patient died within 12 months” (AOR 1.725, 1.193–2.496), and patients’ family requesting palliative care (AOR 2.420, 1.187–4.935). EDNR patients underwent lesser endotracheal tube (ET) intubation (15.6% vs. 39.9%, p < 0.001) and had reduced epinephrine injection (19.9% vs. 30.3%, p = 0.009), ventilator support (16.7% vs. 37.9%, p < 0.001), and narcotic use (51.1% vs. 62.6%, p = 0.012). EDNR patients had significantly lower 7-day (p < 0.001), 30-day (p < 0.001), and 90-day (p = 0.023) survival. Conclusions: EDNR patients underwent decreased ET intubation and had reduced epinephrine injection, ventilator support, and narcotic use during EOL as well as decreased length of hospital stay, hospital expenditure, and survival compared to LDNR patients.
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He FX, Geng X, Johnson A. The experience of palliative care among older Chinese people in nursing homes: A scoping review. Int J Nurs Stud 2021; 117:103878. [PMID: 33611016 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the gaps in understanding the experience of older Chinese people receiving palliative care in nursing homes. DESIGN A nine-step scoping review methodology was used to search for relevant literature. METHODS Sixteen databases were searched for relevant studies published in English from January 1990 to August 2019. The grey literature was searched for relevant theses pertaining to the topic. RESULTS A total of 18 studies from the United States (n = 2), mainland China (n = 1), Hong Kong (n = 13), Taiwan (n = 2) and one thesis from Hong Kong were included in the final analysis. The findings were categorised into four themes: (1) advance care planning preferences; (2) decision-making process related to palliative care; (3) palliative care experiences and barriers; and (4) practice to improve palliative care. CONCLUSIONS Given the distinctive experiences of older Chinese residents in nursing homes when faced with death and dying, cultural beliefs strongly influenced their attitudes and behaviours in receiving end-of-life care. As Chinese immigrants have become a major ethnic group in western countries, there is benefit in recognising that older Chinese people living in nursing homes and needing palliative care will face specific challenges. Culturally appropriate interventions to address older Chinese people's existential stress, grief related to loss, communication and dietary requirements, and other barriers should be developed and implemented.
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- Flora Xuhua He
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (NSW/ACT), Australian Catholic University, 33 Berry Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (NSW/ACT), Australian Catholic University, 33 Berry Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (NSW/ACT), Australian Catholic University, 33 Berry Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia.
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Cheng SY, Lin CP, Chan HYL, Martina D, Mori M, Kim SH, Ng R. Advance care planning in Asian culture. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2020; 50:976-989. [PMID: 32761078 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyaa131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Ageing has been recognized as one of the most critically important health-care issues worldwide. It is relevant to Asia, where the increasing number of older populations has drawn attention to the paramount need for health-care investment, particularly in end-of-life care. The advocacy of advance care planning is a mean to honor patient autonomy. Since most East Asian countries are influenced by Confucianism and the concept of 'filial piety,' patient autonomy is consequently subordinate to family values and physician authority. The dominance from family members and physicians during a patient's end-of-life decision-making is recognized as a cultural feature in Asia. Physicians often disclose the patient's poor prognosis and corresponding treatment options to the male, family member rather to the patient him/herself. In order to address this ethical and practical dilemma, the concept of 'relational autonomy' and the collectivism paradigm might be ideally used to assist Asian people, especially older adults, to share their preferences on future care and decision-making on certain clinical situations with their families and important others. In this review article, we invited experts in end-of-life care from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan to briefly report the current status of advance care planning in each country from policy, legal and clinical perspectives. According to the Asian experiences, we have seen different models of advance care planning implementation. The Asian Delphi Taskforce for advance care planning is currently undertaken by six Asian countries and a more detailed, culturally sensitive whitepaper will be published in the near future.
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- Shao-Yi Cheng
- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine and Hospital, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, King's College London, London, UK
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Central Ave, Hong Kong
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.,Division of Psychosomatic and Palliative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia
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- Palliative Care Team, Seirei Mikatahara General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Family Medicine, International St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Jln Tan Tock Seng, Singapore
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What contributes to family carers' decision to transition towards palliative-oriented care for their relatives in nursing homes? Qualitative findings from bereaved family carers' experiences. Palliat Support Care 2020; 19:208-216. [PMID: 32830632 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951520000747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Family carers (FCs) of nursing home (NH) residents are best placed to notice deteriorations that signal impending death in their relative, which can open a conversation with healthcare professionals (HCPs) about adjusting the care plan. We explored contributors to bereaved FCs' decision to transition towards palliative-oriented care for their relatives in NHs. METHODS This qualitative descriptive study used a phenomenological design. Thirty-two bereaved FCs across 13 Italian NHs completed semi-structured interviews. Additional data were collected on NH referrals to palliative care services (PCS) in the 6 months before study start and treatments provided in the last week of life. Content analysis with a combined inductive and deductive approach was applied to identify codes and fit them into an a priori framework. When codes did not fit, they were grouped into new categories, which were finally gathered into themes. RESULTS FCs reported four types of "trigger events" that made them doubt that their relative would recover: (1) physical deterioration (e.g., stopping eating/walking or swallowing problems); (2) social confirmation (e.g., confirming their relative's condition with friends); (3) multiple hospitalizations; and (4) external indicators (e.g., medical examinations by external consultants). A "resident-centered environment" helped FCs recognize trigger events and "raise awareness of the possibility of death"; however, the "need for reassurance" was pivotal to a "gradual transition towards palliative-oriented care". When participants did not recognize the trigger event, their relative continued to receive curative-oriented care. NHs that referred residents to PCS discussed palliative-oriented care more frequently with FCs, had a lower nurse-to-resident and nurse aide-to-resident ratio, and administered more palliative-oriented care. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS Trigger events represent an opportunity to discuss residents' prognosis and are the starting point for a gradual transition towards palliative-oriented care. Adequate staffing, teamwork, and communication between FCs and healthcare professionals contribute to a sensitive, timely shift in care goals.
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Siu HY, Elston D, Arora N, Vahrmeyer A, Kaasalainen S, Chidwick P, Borhan S, Howard M, Heyland DK. The Impact of Prior Advance Care Planning Documentation on End-of-Life Care Provision in Long-Term Care. Can Geriatr J 2020; 23:172-183. [PMID: 32494333 PMCID: PMC7259921 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.23.386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The impact of prior advance care planning (ACP) documentation on substitute decision-makers' (SDMs) knowledge of values for end-of-life (EOL) care, and its correlation with SDM satisfaction with EOL care provision, have not been assessed in long-term care (LTC). METHODS A cross-sectional survey of 2,595 SDMs from 27 LTC homes assessed: 1) knowledge of pre-existing ACP documentation and values for EOL care, and 2) the importance and satisfaction of EOL care provision in LTC. Knowledge of values for EOL care was compared to administrative documentation. Importance and satisfaction were plotted on a performance-importance grid. Multiple linear regression assessed whether knowledge of pre-existing ACP documentation correlated with satisfaction. RESULTS The response rate was 25% (658/2,595); 69% of LTC residents had pre-existing ACP documentation. Discordance was noted between SDMs' knowledge of values for EOL care and administrative documentation. Pre-existing knowledge of ACP documentation was not correlated with EOL care provision satisfaction. Priority areas for increasing satisfaction include illness management, SDM communication, and relationships with LTC clinicians. CONCLUSIONS The discordance between SDMs' knowledge of values for EOL care and formal documentation needs to be addressed. Although pre-existing ACP documentation does not impact satisfaction, EOL care provision could be improved by targeting illness management, SDM communication, and relationships with LTC clinicians.
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- Henry Y.H. Siu
- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Extendicare Assist, (a division of Extendicare), Markham, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Chen CH, Cheng YH, Chen FJ, Huang EY, Liu PM, Kung CT, Su CH, Chen SH, Chien PC, Hsieh CH. Association Between the Communication Skills of Physicians and the Signing of Do-Not-Resuscitate Consent for Terminally Ill Patients in Emergency Rooms (Cross-Sectional Study). Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2019; 12:307-315. [PMID: 31849547 PMCID: PMC6911809 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s232983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background The signing of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) consent is mandatory in providing a palliative approach in the end-of-life care for the terminally ill patients and requires an effective communication between the physician and the patients or their family members. This study aimed to investigate the association between the communication skills of physicians who participated in the SHARE (supportive environment, how to deliver the bad news, additional information, reassurance, and emotional support) model course on the patient notification and the signing of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) consent by the terminally ill patients at emergency rooms. Methods Between May 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018, a total of 109 terminally ill patients were enrolled in this study, of which 70 had signed a DNR and 39 had not. Data regarding the patients’ medical records, a questionnaire survey completed by family members, and patient observation forms were used for the assessment of physicians’ communication skills during patient notification. The observation form was designed based on the SHARE model. A multivariate logistic regression model was applied to identify the independent significant factors of the patient and family member variables as well as the four main components of the observation form. Results The results revealed that knowing how to convey bad news and providing reassurance and emotional support were significantly correlated with a higher rate of signing DNR consent. Additionally, physician-initiated discussion with family members and a predicted limited life expectancy were negative independent significant factors for signing DNR consent. Conclusion This study revealed that good communication skills help to increase the signing of DNR consent. The learning of such skills from attendance of the SHARE model course is encouraged for the physicians in the palliative care of terminally ill patients in an emergency room.
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- Chih-Hung Chen
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Adult Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung 802, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Min-Hwei Junior College of Health Care Management, Tainan, 736, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, I-Shou University Medical Campus, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaohsiung 802, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan.,School of Nursing, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 831, Taiwan
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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Feng C, Wu J, Li J, Deng HY, Liu J, Zhao S. Advance directives of lung cancer patients and caregivers in China: A cross sectional survey. Thorac Cancer 2019; 11:253-263. [PMID: 31851775 PMCID: PMC6996976 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.13237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background This study aimed to investigate lung cancer patients and attitudes of their caregivers toward advance directives (ADs) in China. Methods A cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Oncology outpatient clinic in West China Hospital, Sichuan University. A questionnaire was used to survey the attitudes of lung cancer patients and caregivers toward ADs. Results A total of 148 lung cancer patients and 149 caregivers were enrolled into the study. Of these, 94.6% and 89.9% of patients and caregivers had not heard of AD and none of those in the study had ever signed an AD. A total of 79.7% patients and 75.2% caregivers were willing to sign ADs after they were provided with information. Patients who preferred the end of life period to sign ADs were 5.4 times more likely to have ADs than patients who chose to sign ADs when their disease was diagnosed (P < 0.05, 95%CI [1.27–22.93]). Caregivers who were reluctant to undergo chemotherapy when diagnosed with cancer were 2.16 times more likely to sign ADs than those willing to receive chemotherapy (P < 0.05, 95%CI [1.20–3.90]). Conclusions In China, lung cancer patients and their caregivers showed lack of knowledge about ADs, and the completion rate of ADs was extremely low. However, participants were positive about ADs and public education on ADs may help to increase the completion rate of ADs in China.
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- Chenchen Feng
- Department of Outpatient, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Outpatient, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Lung Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Lung Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Outpatient, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Advance Directive Preferences Among Terminally Ill Older Patients and Its Facilitators and Barriers in China: A Scoping Review. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2019; 20:1356-1361.e2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Fang YC, Pai MC, Wang LC, Yang YP, Li CY, Lee FP, Wang JJ. Factors Influencing Family Surrogates' Intention with Regard to Do-Not-Resuscitate Directive for Patients with Dementia. Clin Gerontol 2019; 42:495-503. [PMID: 29723128 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2018.1461164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the prevalence of family surrogates' do-not-resuscitate (DNR) intention for patients with dementia (PwD), and factors influencing family surrogates' decisions. Methods: This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. Patients with dementia and their family surrogates from Dementia Outpatient Clinic of a teaching hospital in southern Taiwan were included. Data were collected using chart review and questionnaire survey. Influential factors were analyzed using multiple logistic regression. Results: One hundred and forty of the 223 participants (62.8%) have intention to sign DNR consents for their dementia relatives. Factors influencing the intention were: (1) Comorbid with musculoskeletal diseases or diabetes (p < .05); (2) psychological symptoms of repetitive wording and behavior (p < .05); (3) spouse (p < .05) and lineal relatives (p < .01); (4) previous discussion between families and patient about DNR directive (p = .001); (5) believers of Taiwan folk belief (Buddhism or Taoism) (p < .05). Conclusions: Advanced dementia patients cannot express intention about their end-of-life care and depend on family surrogates to decide for them. Our study showed that spouse and direct relatives, comorbidities of musculoskeletal disease or diabetes, psychological symptoms of repetitive wording and behavior, previous discussion about patients' intention, and believers of Taiwan folk belief are all positive influencing factors for surrogates to consent DNR directive for patients. Our findings are important in promoting DNR directive for PwD. Clinical implications: Our results may help to promote DNR decisions for dementia patients, especially in Chinese populations.
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- Yu-Chiung Fang
- Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University , Tainan , Taiwan
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- Division of Behavioral Neurology Department of Neurology & Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University , Tainan , Taiwan.,Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, National Cheng Kung University Hospital , Tainan , Taiwan
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University , Tainan , Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University , Kaohsiung , Taiwan
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- Biostatistics Consulting Center, National Cheng Kung University Hospital , Tainan , Taiwan
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- Patricia A. Chinn School of Nursing, California State University , Los Angeles , CA , USA
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- Department of Nursing & Institute of Allied Health Science & Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University , Tainan , Taiwan
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Cheng YH, Chen CH, Chen FJ, Huang EY, Liu PM, Kung CT, Huang HL, Yang LH, Chien PC, Hsieh CH. The training in SHARE communication course by physicians increases the signing of do-not-resuscitate orders for critical patients in the emergency room (cross-sectional study). Int J Surg 2019; 68:20-26. [PMID: 31185311 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Communication skills may be an important skill for the front-line emergency physicians. AIM This study aimed to investigate the effect of training in a SHARE communication course by emergency physicians on patient notification and signing of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for critical patients in the emergency room. DESIGN From a total of 29 attending physicians in the emergency department, 19 physicians had been trained in the SHARE communication course. An observation form designed based on the SHARE training was completed by two observers who noted the communication process between physicians and patients and family members during patient notification and signing a DNR order. To assess the influence of physicians trained in a SHARE communication course on the signing of DNR orders, a propensity score-matched population was created to reduce the potential selection bias of patients and family members. SETTING Level 1 trauma medical center in southern Taiwan. RESULTS There were 145 individuals enrolled in the study, of which 93 signed the DNR order, and 52 did not sign it. Analysis from 23 matched pairs from this population revealed that significantly more family members would sign a DNR order if the physician had been trained in the SHARE communication course than when they did not receive this training (78.3% vs. 39.1%, respectively, p = 0.017). The overall score of the observation form for physicians was higher in those individuals who had signed a DNR order than in those who did not sign it (29.48 ± 3.72 vs. 26.13 ± 3.52, respectively, p = 0.003), especially when the physician had chosen a quiet environment (1.35 ± 0.65 vs. 0.87 ± 0.69, respectively, p = 0.020), understood the patient's wishes and confirmed them (1.78 ± 0.42 vs. 1.30 ± 0.70, respectively, p = 0.008), and expressed concern (1.48 ± 0.79 vs. 0.96 ± 0.77, respectively, p = 0.028). In addition, a feedback survey about the feelings experienced by these physicians during the process of patient notification did not reveal a significant difference during the communication with those who had or had not signed DNR orders. CONCLUSION The training in a SHARE communication course can improve the communication skills of emergency physicians in patient notification and signing of DNR orders for critical patients.
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- Ya-Hui Cheng
- Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 833, Taiwan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 833, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Adult Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, 802, Taiwan.
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, I-Shou University Medical Campus, 824, Taiwan.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 833, Taiwan.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yuan's General Hospital, 802, Taiwan.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 833, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Adult Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, 802, Taiwan; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 833, Taiwan.
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- Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 833, Taiwan.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 833, Taiwan.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 833, Taiwan.
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Chan CWH, Choi KC, Chan HYL, Wong MMH, Ling GCC, Chow KM, Chow AYM, Lo R, Sham MMK. Unfolding and displaying the influencing factors of advance directives from the stakeholder's perspective: A concept mapping approach. J Adv Nurs 2019; 75:1549-1562. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.14017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Revised: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Carmen W. H. Chan
- The Nethersole School of Nursing The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics the Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
- Bradbury Hospice Hong Kong
- Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Shatin Hospital Hong Kong
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Sung HC, Wang SC, Fan SY, Lin CY. Advance Care Planning Program and the Knowledge and Attitude Concerning Palliative Care. Clin Gerontol 2019; 42:238-246. [PMID: 28682190 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2017.1336142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The study aimed to evaluate the effects of an advance care planning (ACP) program on knowledge and attitudes concerning palliative care, and decisions regarding DNR orders in the older residents in a long-term care institution. METHODS A quasi-experimental design was used. Participants were cognitively unimpaired older residents in a long-term care institution in Taiwan. The experimental group (n = 29) received the intervention including an individual interview using an ACP handbook and a group patient education; whereas the control group (n = 28) received the group patient education only. RESULTS There were significant positive effects of the ACP program on understanding of DNR and palliative care, willingness to sign a DNR order, and knowledge of and attitude towards palliative care; however, there was no significant effect on willingness to receive palliative care. Six participants signed the DNR order after the intervention compared to none in the control group. CONCLUSIONS The ACP program can improve knowledge and attitudes towards palliative care in older residents in long-term care institutions. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS The ACP program could incorporate multiple components, including individual interview using ACP handbook and group patient education, and address knowledge and attitudes towards palliative care.
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- Huei-Chuan Sung
- a Graduate Institute of Long-Term Care & Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology , Hualien City , Taiwan.,b Taiwanese Center for Evidence-Based Health Care , Hualien , Taiwan
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- c Department of Nursing, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital , Hualien City , Taiwan.,d Department of Nursing , Tzu Chi University , Hualien City , Taiwan.,e School of Nursing , College of Medicine, National Taiwan University , Taipei City
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- f Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine , National Cheng Kung University , Tainan City , Taiwan
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- a Graduate Institute of Long-Term Care & Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology , Hualien City , Taiwan.,b Taiwanese Center for Evidence-Based Health Care , Hualien , Taiwan
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Gonella S, Basso I, Dimonte V, Martin B, Berchialla P, Campagna S, Di Giulio P. Association Between End-of-Life Conversations in Nursing Homes and End-of-Life Care Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2019; 20:249-261. [PMID: 30470575 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2018.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Revised: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Less aggressive end-of-life (EOL) care has been observed when health care professionals discuss approaching EOL and preferences about life-sustaining treatments with nursing home (NH) residents or their families. We performed a comprehensive systematic review to evaluate the association between health care professionals-residents and health care professionals-family EOL conversations and EOL care outcomes. DESIGN Systematic review with meta-analysis. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Seven databases were searched in December 2017 to find studies that focused on health care professionals-residents (without oncologic disease) and health care professionals-family EOL conversations and aimed to explore the impact of EOL conversations on resident's or family's EOL care outcomes. MEASURES Random effects meta-analyses with subsequent quality sensitivity analysis and meta-regression were performed to assess the effects of EOL conversations on the decision to limit or withdraw life-sustaining treatments. A funnel plot and Eagger test were used to assess publication bias. RESULTS 16 studies were included in the qualitative and 7 in the quantitative synthesis. Health care professionals-family EOL conversations were positively associated with the family's decision to limit or withdraw life-sustaining treatments (odds ratio = 2.23, 95% confidence interval: 1.58-3.14). The overall effect of health care professionals-family EOL conversations on the family's decision to limit or withdraw life-sustaining treatments remained stable in the quality sensitivity analysis. In the meta-regression, family members with a higher level of education were less influenced by EOL conversations with health care professionals when making decisions about limiting or withdrawing life-sustaining treatments. No publication bias was detected (P = .4483). CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS This systematic review shows that EOL conversations promote palliative care. Structured conversations aimed at exploring NH resident preferences about EOL treatment should become routine. NH administrators should offer health care professionals regular training on EOL conversations, and resident-centered care that involves residents and their families in a shared decision-making process at EOL needs to be promoted.
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- Silvia Gonella
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy; Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Torino, Italy.
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Torino, Italy; Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Research and Third Mission Area, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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Detering KM, Buck K, Ruseckaite R, Kelly H, Sellars M, Sinclair C, Clayton JM, Nolte L. Prevalence and correlates of advance care directives among older Australians accessing health and residential aged care services: multicentre audit study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e025255. [PMID: 30647047 PMCID: PMC6340468 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES It is important that the outcomes of advance care planning (ACP) conversations are documented and available at the point of care. Advance care directives (ACDs) are a subset of ACP documentation and refer to structured documents that are completed and signed by competent adults. Other ACP documentation includes informal documentation by the person or on behalf of the person by someone else (eg, clinician, family). The primary objectives were to describe the prevalence and correlates of ACDs among Australians aged 65 and over accessing health and residential aged care services. The secondary aim was to describe the prevalence of other ACP documentation. DESIGN AND SETTING A prospective multicentre health record audit in general practices (n=13), hospitals (n=12) and residential aged care facilities (RACFs; n=26). PARTICIPANTS 503 people attending general practice, 574 people admitted to hospitals and 1208 people in RACFs. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Prevalence of one or more ACDs; prevalence of other ACP documentation. RESULTS 29.8% of people had at least one ACD on file. The majority were non-statutory documents (20.9%). ACD prevalence was significantly higher in RACFs (47.7%) than hospitals (15.7%) and general practices (3.2%) (p<0.001), and varied across jurisdictions. Multivariate logistic regression showed that the odds of having an ACD were positively associated with greater functional impairment and being in an RACF or hospital compared with general practice. 21.6% of people had other ACP documentation. CONCLUSIONS In this study, 30% of people had ACDs accessible and a further 20% had other ACP documentation, suggesting that approximately half of participants had some form of ACP. Correlates of ACD completion were greater impairment and being in an RACF or hospital. Greater efforts to promote and standardise ACDs across jurisdictions may help to assist older people to navigate and complete ACDs and to receive care consistent with their preferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12617000743369.
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- Karen M Detering
- Advance Care Planning Australia, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Advance Care Planning Australia, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Advance Care Planning Australia, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Advance Care Planning Australia, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, University of Western Australia, Albany, Western Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Learning and Research in Palliative Care, Hammond Care, Greenwich Hospital and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Advance Care Planning Australia, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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Choi JY, Kim SW, Yoon SJ, Kang MG, Kim KI, Kim CH. Impact of frailty on do-not-resuscitate orders and healthcare transitions among elderly Koreans with pneumonia. Clin Interv Aging 2018; 13:2237-2245. [PMID: 30464432 PMCID: PMC6219099 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s181400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Pneumonia poses a significant health risk in aging societies. We aimed to elucidate the determinative value of frailty for do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders in pneumonia patients. Patients and methods This was a retrospective cohort study conducted at the Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) in Korea. Medical records of 431 pneumonia patients, aged 65 years and older, who were admitted between June 2014 and May 2015 were analyzed. Patients were categorized into DNR and no-DNR groups. Results Among the 65 patients (15.1% of pneumonia patients) who completed DNR documents, 24 patients were survived, and 21 patients decided imminent to death (<24 hours before death), with all decisions determined by surrogates. The DNR group tended to be older and frail, with higher rates of renal impairment and malnutrition, and had a lower microbiology detection effort than the no-DNR group. The DNR group used a high number of broad-spectrum antibiotics, experienced high levels of in-hospital (63.1% vs 5.7%, P<0.001) and 30-day (64.6% vs 9.6%, P<0.001) mortality rates, and had prolonged hospital stays (median length of hospital stay, 12 vs 9 days, P=0.020). Frailty was independently associated with DNR status even after adjustment for sepsis, septic shock, and the pneumonia severity index (PSI) score. Frailty also significantly influenced healthcare setting transitions after adjustment for sepsis, septic shock, and the PSI. Conclusion We identified the factors associated with DNR orders and their prognoses among elderly Koreans with pneumonia. Frailty was significantly associated with DNR decision and healthcare setting transitions in pneumonia patients.
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- Jung-Yeon Choi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 463-707, Republic of Korea,
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 463-707, Republic of Korea,
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital Gangwon-Do 200-722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 463-707, Republic of Korea,
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 463-707, Republic of Korea,
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 463-707, Republic of Korea,
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Fan SY, Wang YW, Lin IM. Allow natural death versus do-not-resuscitate: titles, information contents, outcomes, and the considerations related to do-not-resuscitate decision. BMC Palliat Care 2018; 17:114. [PMID: 30305068 PMCID: PMC6180419 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-018-0367-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND As the "do not resuscitate" (DNR) discussion involves communication, this study explored (1) the effects of a title that included "allow natural death", and of information contents and outcomes of the decision; and (2) the information needs and consideration of the DNR decision, and benefits and barriers of the DNR discussion. METHODS Healthy adults (n = 524) were presented with a scenario with different titles, information contents, and outcomes, and they rated the probability of a DNR decision. A questionnaire including information needs, consideration of the decision, and benefits and barriers of DNR discussion was also used. RESULTS There was a significantly higher probability of signing the DNR order when the title included "allow natural death" (t = - 4.51, p < 0.001), when comprehensive information was provided (F = 60.64, p < 0.001), and when there were worse outcomes (F = 292.16, p < 0.001). Common information needs included remaining life period and the prognosis. Common barriers were the families' worries and uncertainty about future physical changes. CONCLUSION The title, information contents, and outcomes may influence the DNR decisions. Health-care providers should address the concept of natural death, provide comprehensive information, and help patients and families to overcome the barriers.
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- Sheng-Yu Fan
- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Fu PK, Tung YC, Wang CY, Hwang SF, Lin SP, Hsu CY, Chen DR. Early and late do-not-resuscitate (DNR) decisions in patients with terminal COPD: a retrospective study in the last year of life. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2018; 13:2447-2454. [PMID: 30147310 PMCID: PMC6097512 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s168049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Purpose The unpredictable trajectory of COPD can present challenges for patients when faced with a decision regarding a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) directive. The current retrospective analysis was conducted to investigate factors associated with an early DNR decision (prior to last hospital admission) and differences in care patterns between patients who made DNR directives early vs late. Patients and methods Electronic health records (EHR) were reviewed from 271 patients with terminal COPD who died in a teaching hospital in Taiwan. Clinical parameters, patterns of DNR decisions, and medical utilization were obtained. Those patients who had a DNR directive earlier than their last (terminal) admission were defined as “Early DNR” (EDNR). Results A total of 234 (86.3%) patients died with a DNR directive, however only 30% were EDNR. EDNR was associated with increased age (OR=1.07; 95% CI: 1.02–1.12), increased ER visits (OR=1.22; 95% CI: 1.10–1.37), rapid decline in lung function (OR=3.42; 95% CI: 1.12–10.48), resting heart rate ≥100 (OR=3.02; 95% CI: 1.07–8.51), and right-sided heart failure (OR=2.38; 95% CI: 1.10–5.19). The median time period from a DNR directive to death was 68.5 days in EDNR patients and 5 days in “Late DNR” (LDNR) patients, respectively (P<0.001). EDNR patients died less frequently in the intensive care unit (P<0.001), received less frequent mechanical ventilation (MV; P<0.001), more frequent non-invasive MV (P=0.006), and had a shorter length of hospital stay (P=0.001). Conclusions Most patients with terminal COPD had DNR directives, however only 30% of DNR decisions were made prior to their last (terminal) hospital admission. Further research using these predictive factors obtained from EHR systems is warranted in order to better understand the relationship between the timing associated with DNR directive decision making in patients with terminal COPD.
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- Pin-Kuei Fu
- Institute of Health Policy and Management, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Biotechnology, Hungkuang University, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Health Policy and Management, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Palliative Care Unit, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Computer and Communications Center, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Biostatistics Task Force, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Health Behaviors and Community Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan,
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Tseng YP, Huang LH, Hsu LL, Huang TH, Hsieh SI, Chi SF, Chou YF. The family surrogates' psychological experience of making a do-not-resuscitate decision for older relatives: a qualitative study. Contemp Nurse 2018; 54:195-207. [PMID: 29845875 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2018.1478232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many nursing home residents lack autonomous decision-making capacity and rely on family members to make do-not-resuscitate (DNR) decisions. Making DNR decisions can be difficult and complicated for surrogates. However, surrogates' psychological experience in making these decisions for older relatives is not well studied. AIM To understand the surrogates' psychological experience of making DNR decisions for older relatives in a nursing home. METHODS The study subjects of this qualitative study were family surrogates of older residents in a nursing home of Taiwan. A self-constructed, semi-structured interview guided in-depth interviews, which were recorded. Content analysis was used to discover themes from verbatim record. RESULTS Four themes were revealed: lack of psychological preparation, considering issues when making a decision, ambivalent emotional responses and impact of cultural factors. Fifteen subthemes were also found. CONCLUSIONS Surrogates who must decide whether to make a DNR decision for older relatives experience great emotional conflict. Understanding surrogates' struggles may assist nursing and care staff in managing this difficult situation.
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- Yi-Ping Tseng
- a Medical College , National Taiwan University , Taipei , Taiwan.,b Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Nursing Home , Chang Gung Medical Foundation , No. 26-8, Dongjiulukeng, Guishan Dist., Taoyuan , Taiwan, R.O.C
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- c School of Nursing , University of Colorado , Boulder , Colorado.,d College of Medicine, Department of Nursing , National Taiwan University , No. 1, Sec 1, Jen-Ai Rd, Taipei , Taiwan, R.O.C
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- e Teacher College , Columbia University , New York , NY , USA.,f Department of Nursing , Oriental Institute of Technology , , No.58, Sec. 2, Sichuan Rd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City 220, Taipei , Taiwan, R.O.C
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- g Graduate Institute of Nursing , Taipei Medical University , Taipei , Taiwan.,h Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Nursing Department , Chang Gung Medical Foundation , No.123, Dinghu Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan , Taiwan, R.O.C
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- i School of Nursing , University of Maryland at Baltimore , Baltimore , MD , USA.,j Nursing Department at Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital , N423, No. 261, Wenhwa 1st Road, Kweishan, Taoyuan , Taiwan, R.O.C
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- k Department of Health Care Management , Chang Gung University , Taoyuan , Taiwan.,l Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Nursing Department , Chang Gung Medical Foundation , Nursing supervisor, No. 123, Dinghu Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan , Taiwan, R.O.C
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- m Department of Nursing , Chang Gung University , Taoyuan , Taiwan.,n Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Nursing Department , Chang Gung Medical Foundation , Nursing supervisor, No.123, Dinghu Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan , Taiwan, R.O.C
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UNLABELLED ABSTRACTBackground:Advance directives are important for nursing home residents with dementia; for those with advanced dementia, surrogates determine medical decisions. However, in Taiwan, little is known about what influences the completion of these advance directives. The purpose of this study was to identify factors, which influence the presence of advance directives for nursing home residents with dementia in Taiwan. METHOD Our cross-sectional study analyzed a convenience sample of 143 nursing home dyads comprised of residents with dementia and family surrogates. Documentation of residents' advance directives, physical and cognitive status was obtained from medical charts. Surrogates completed the stress of end-of-life care decision scale and a questionnaire regarding their demographic characteristics. Nursing home characteristics were obtained from each chief administrator. RESULTS Less than half of the nursing home residents (39.2%) had advance directives and most (96.4%) had been completed by family surrogates. The following were predictors of an advance directive: surrogates had previously signed a do-not-resuscitate as a proxy and had been informed of advance directives by a healthcare provider; nursing homes had policies for advance directives and a religious affiliation. CONCLUSIONS Advance directives were uncommon for nursing home residents with dementia. Presence of an advance directive was associated with surrogate characteristics and the nursing home facilities; there was no association with characteristics of the nursing home resident. Our findings emphasize the need to develop policies and strategies, which ensure that all residents of nursing homes and their surrogates are aware of their right to an advance directive.
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Do cancer patients with dementia receive less aggressive treatment in end-of-life care? A nationwide population-based cohort study. Oncotarget 2017; 8:63596-63604. [PMID: 28969014 PMCID: PMC5609946 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.18867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Dementia is a progressive, incurable disease that can deprive patients of the ability to make decisions. This study determines whether dementia influences the medical care that a cancer patient receives at the end of life. We conducted a nationwide population-based cohort study on patients aged ≥20 with newly diagnosed cancer during 2000–2012. After matching to reduce confounders, there were 7,111 patients with and 28,444 without dementia. The adjusted odd ratios (OR) for medical interventions, including intensive care, palliative care, invasive procedures, and advanced diagnostic testing, were calculated for the final month and three months of life by a multiple logistic regression model. In the final month before death, the dementia cohort had longer hospital stays (17.7 vs. 17.1 days), more intensive care unit stays (OR = 1.32), and less palliative care (OR = 0.80) than the non-dementia cohort and were more likely to receive invasive procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (OR = 1.32), endotracheal intubation (OR = 1.27), mechanical ventilation (OR = 1.45), urinary catheterization (OR = 1.24), and feeding tube (OR = 1.88), but less likely to undergo chemotherapy (OR = 0.60) and diagnostic procedures such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and sonography (OR = 0.87) or bone scan (OR = 0.69). The analysis examining the three months before death had similar results. In summary, patients with cancer and dementia are more likely to receive intensive care and invasive procedures but less likely to undergo advanced diagnostic testing, chemotherapy, or hospice care than those with cancer but without dementia.
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Tseng YP, Huang LH, Huang TH, Hsu LL, Hsieh SI. Factors Associated With the Do-Not-Resuscitate Decision Among Surrogates of Elderly Residents at a Nursing Home in Taiwan. INT J GERONTOL 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijge.2016.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Tsai HH, Tsai YF, Liu CY. Advance directives and mortality rates among nursing home residents in Taiwan: A retrospective, longitudinal study. Int J Nurs Stud 2016; 68:9-15. [PMID: 28033524 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2016] [Revised: 12/10/2016] [Accepted: 12/13/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND No data-based evidence is available regarding the best time for nursing home nurses to obtain residents' signatures on advance directives, especially for do-not-resuscitate directives, the most common type of advance directive. This information is needed to enhance the low prevalence of advance directives in Asian countries. OBJECTIVES The purposes of this study were to understand (1) the timing between nursing home admission and signing a do-not-resuscitate directive, (2) the factors related to having a do-not-resuscitate directive, and (3) the association between having a do-not-resuscitate directive and nursing home residents' mortality in Taiwan. DESIGN Retrospective, longitudinal design. SETTING Six nursing homes in Taiwan. PARTICIPANTS Nursing home residents (N=563). METHODS Data were collected by retrospective chart review with 1-year follow-up. Factors related to having a do-not-resuscitate directive were analyzed by multiple logistic regression, while associations between signing a do-not-resuscitate directive (resuscitation preference) and mortality were examined by Cox proportional hazard regression models. RESULTS The mean interval between nursing home admission and signing a do-not-resuscitate directive was 840.65days (2.30 years), which was longer than the time from admission to first transfer to hospital (742.4days). Having a do-not-resuscitate directive was related to whether the resident had a nasogastric tube (odds=2.57) and the number of transfers to hospital (odds=1.18). Among the 563 residents, 55 (9.77%) had died at the 1-year follow-up. Having a do-not-resuscitate directive was associated with a greater risk of death (unadjusted hazard ratio, 2.03; 95% confidence interval, 1.10-3.98; p=0.02), but this risk did not persist after adjusting for age (hazard ratio, 1.89; 95% confidence interval, 0.99-3.59; p=0.05). CONCLUSION Early research recommendations to sign an advance directive, particularly a do-not-resuscitate order, on nursing home admission may not be the best time for Chinese nursing home residents. Our results suggest that the best time to sign a do-not-resuscitate directive is as early as possible and no later than 2 years (742days) after admission if residents had not already done so. Residents on nasogastric tube feeding should be particularly targeted for discussions about do-not-resuscitate directives.
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- Hsiu-Hsin Tsai
- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan; Department of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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Zhang Q, Xie C, Xie S, Liu Q. The Attitudes of Chinese Cancer Patients and Family Caregivers toward Advance Directives. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2016; 13:ijerph13080816. [PMID: 27529264 PMCID: PMC4997502 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph13080816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2016] [Revised: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Advance directives (ADs) have been legislated in many countries to protect patient autonomy regarding medical decisions at the end of life. China is facing a serious cancer burden and cancer patients’ quality at the end of life should be a concern. However, limited studies have been conducted locally to gather information about attitudes toward ADs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of Chinese cancer patients and family caregivers toward ADs and to explore the predictors that are associated with attitudes. The study indicated that although there was low awareness of ADs, most cancer patients and family caregivers had positive attitudes toward ADs after related information was explained to them. Participants preferred to discuss ADs with medical staff when they were diagnosed with a life-threatening disease. Preferences for refusing life-sustaining treatment and choosing Hospice-Palliative Care (HPC) at the end of life would increase the likelihood of agreeing with ADs. This suggests that some effective interventions to help participants better understand end-of-life treatments are helpful in promoting ADs. Moreover, the development of HPC would contribute to Chinese cancer patients and family caregivers agreeing with ADs.
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- Qiu Zhang
- Department of Health Service Management, Public Health School of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Department of Preventive Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Department of Preventive Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Department of Preventive Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China.
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Lee HTS, Cheng SC, Dai YT, Chang M, Hu WY. Cultural perspectives of older nursing home residents regarding signing their own DNR directives in Eastern Taiwan: a qualitative pilot study. BMC Palliat Care 2016; 15:45. [PMID: 27154213 PMCID: PMC4859998 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-016-0117-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2015] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Chinese tradition and culture developed from Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism and have influenced ethnic Chinese for thousands of years, particularly thoughts on death. Many ethnic Chinese, particularly older people, refrain from discussing death-related concerns, making it difficult to obtain advance directives, including do-not-resuscitate (DNR) directives, signed independently by older people. This study explored the attitudes of older nursing home residents in Taiwan toward signing their own DNR directives. Methods This study adopted purposive sampling and collected data through in-depth interviews. The data were analysed using qualitative inductive content analysis, and the study location was a nursing home in Eastern Taiwan. Results A total of 11participants were recruited from a sample of 12 eligible participants. Most of the older residents in this study refused to make decisions independently regarding DNR directives. Content analysis of the interviews revealed four themes concerning refusing to sign DNR directives independently: not going against nature, accepting the results of cause and effect, viewing the family as a decision-making system, and practising self-effacement. Chinese cultural aspects, including Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian philosophy, affected the autonomy of the older residents, and they relied on others to make decisions for them. Conclusions Professionals must respect this family-oriented decision-making thinking of older residents because it reflects personal choice. Otherwise, healthcare providers may play a mediating role in coordinating and communicating between older residents and their families regarding EOL-care-related concerns, replacing the traditional practice of holding a family meeting.
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- Hsin-Tzu Sophie Lee
- Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien City, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan. .,Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 1, Jen-Ai Rd., Zhong zheng Dist., Taipei City, 100, Taiwan, R.O.C..
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Nursing Home Nurses’ Ways of Knowing About Peaceful Deaths in End-of-Life Care of Residents. J Hosp Palliat Nurs 2014. [DOI: 10.1097/njh.0000000000000093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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de Decker L, Annweiler C, Launay C, Fantino B, Beauchet O. Do not resuscitate orders and aging: impact of multimorbidity on the decision-making process. J Nutr Health Aging 2014; 18:330-5. [PMID: 24626763 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-014-0023-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The "Do Not Resuscitate" orders (DNR) are defined as advance medical directives to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation during cardiac arrest. Age-related multimorbidity may influence the DNR decision-making process. Our objective was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of published data examining the relationship between DNR orders and multimorbidity in older patients. METHODS A systematic Medline and Cochrane literature search limited to human studies published in English and French was conducted on August 2012, with no date limits, using the following Medical Subject Heading terms: "resuscitation orders" OR "do-not-resuscitate" combined with "aged, 80 and over" combined with "comorbidities" OR "chronic diseases". RESULTS Of the 65 selected studies, 22 met the selection criteria for inclusion in the qualitative analysis. DNR orders were positively associated with multimorbidity in 21 studies (95%). The meta-analysis included 7 studies with a total of 27,707 participants and 5065 DNR orders. It confirmed that multimorbidity were associated with DNR orders (summary OR = 1.25 [95% CI: 1.19-1.33]). The relationship between DNR orders and multimorbidity differed according to the nature of morbidities; the summary OR for DNR orders was 1.15 (95% CI: 1.07-1.23) for cognitive impairment, OR=2.58 (95% CI: 2.08-3.20) for cancer, OR=1.07 (95% CI: 0.92-1.24) for heart diseases (i.e., coronary heart disease or congestive heart failure), and OR=1.97 (95% CI: 1.61-2.40) for stroke. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis showed that DNR orders are positively associated with multimorbidity, and especially with three morbidities, which are cognitive impairment, cancer and stroke.
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- Olivier Beauchet, MD, PhD; Department of Neuroscience, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Angers University Hospital, 49933 Angers cedex 9, France; E-mail: ; Phone: ++33 2 41 35 45 27; Fax: ++33 2 41 35 48 94
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Treatment of community-onset methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia: a hospital-based study. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2011; 55:152-6. [PMID: 21820190 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2011] [Revised: 06/28/2011] [Accepted: 07/06/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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S. aureus bacteremia (SAB) is a severe systemic illness, which is associated with high mortality and healthcare cost. It has been reported that older age per se is a poor prognostic factor of SAB, but little is known whether poor clinical outcomes is related to conservative attitudes of treating physicians. A retrospective cohort of 126 patients (mean age: 73.7 ± 13.6 years, 72.2% males) with community-onset SAB during 2004-2008 in a tertiary medical center in Taiwan was obtained for study. Demographic data, clinical characteristics, primary infectious focus, metastatic lesions, access to critical care units, performance of invasive procedures, Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) and in-hospital mortality for all study subjects were collected. The overall in-hospital mortality was 32.5%, which was not significantly different between adult and elderly groups. SAB of elderly patients was more likely to be primary than that of the adult patients (20.4% vs. 3.6%, p=0.043). Deep-seated abscess, osteomyelitis and metastatic lesion with central nervous system (CNS) involvement were more common infection foci in the adult patient group. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cerebrovascular accident were more common underlying conditions of the elderly group. Chances of patients admitted to intensive care unit and employment of invasive procedures were not different between groups although elderly patients were supposed to be of a greater risk of mortality. In conclusion, the overall in-hospital mortality of community-onset SAB was 32.5%, which was not different between age groups. In general, older patients were of similar chance to receive critical care and invasive procedures except arterial line and non-tunneled central venous catheters. Further prospective investigation is needed to clarify whether physicians hold different attitudes to older patients with SAB and the differences in treatment attitude resulting in poorer clinical outcomes.
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AMDA—A Leader in Developing International Long-Term Care. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2011; 12:319-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2011.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2011] [Accepted: 03/31/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Lyons D, Gormley N, Zulfiquar W, Silverman M, Philpot M. CPR in the nursing home: fool's errand or looming dilemma? Ir J Med Sci 2011; 180:673-8. [PMID: 21431395 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-011-0704-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2009] [Accepted: 03/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The indications for CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) have expanded greatly since the technique was introduced and theoretically it can be attempted on all prior to death. Policy initiatives (such as the British Medical Association/Royal College of Nursing guidelines) have attempted to provide a clinical rationale for the withholding of inappropriate CPR. Traditionally a care home was felt to be an inappropriate environment to attempt CPR but increased use of advance directives may bring the issue to the fore in this setting. AIMS We elicited the views of managers of care homes regarding resuscitation strategies in hypothetical situations and in actual practice. METHOD A purpose designed questionnaire in two parts was compiled, gathering factual information and employing a Likert scale to gauge opinion about this issue. The survey was conducted among 187 continuing care homes in South London the subjects being the care managers of the homes surveyed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Responses were obtained from 86 care homes. Care managers would resuscitate 66% of cases of witnessed cardiac arrest but few efforts were reported. Policies in assigning 'Do not resuscitate' orders were referred to by only 9% of homes but 80% of facilities would welcome them, yet 50% would exclude the patient from this discussion. Clear policy guidelines are required for continuing care homes, and advance statements about CPR as part of residents care plans could reduce inappropriate resuscitative efforts and hospital transfers.
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- St. Patrick's Hospital, James's Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.
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