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A systematic evaluation of advance care planning patient educational resources.
Geriatric Nursing 2018 October 12
BACKGROUND: Advance care planning (ACP) conversations help individuals exercise autonomy and make informed decisions about their care. There are many ACP resources available to support the process of advance care planning, yet available resources not universally accepted and under-utilized in clinical practice.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to systematically evaluate commonly available general ACP patient educational resources using a comprehensive approach to assess elements ranging from resource inclusion to health literacy.
DESIGN: Systematic evaluation of general ACP educational resources METHODS: ACP educational resources were systematically identified and evaluated for: Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) score, Flesch-Kincaid reading ease and grade level, cost, languages available, and categories of content including Advance directive/Healthcare proxy, Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), Living will, values, preferences, and goals.
RESULTS: Educational resources (n = 20) were identified. These resources were classified as information resources, workbooks, interactive websites, or and activities/conversation guides. The average PEMAT understandability score was 86 (range 58-100) and the average actionability was 90 (range 40-100). Two resources met Flesch-Kincaid reading ease and grade level. Eight were available in English only, nine in two languages, and three in more than two languages. Three explicitly discussed completion of POLST forms. The majority of the resources adequately addressed the content of advanced directives and health care proxy, values, goals, and preferences for future care. The level of time commitment required to use each resource also varied considerably.
CONCLUSION: We present a comprehensive evaluation of resources to support ACP. Using the Transtheoretical Model, we provide a guide for the use of these educational resources based on patient readiness. This review allows clinicians to identify aspects of each resource that may be helpful in preparing older adults for future healthcare decsions. Our analysis has identified the need to continue to refine these educational resources so that they can reach a broad population with varying needs. Advance care planning (ACP) conversations help individuals exercise autonomy and make informed decisions about their care. There are many ACP educational resources available to support the process of advance care planning, yet available resources are not universally accepted and under-utilized in clinical practice. We present a comprehensive evaluation of 20 educational resources to support ACP. Educational resources were identified and evaluated for: Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) score, Flesch-Kincaid reading ease and grade level, cost, languages available, and categories of content. Using the Transtheoretical Model, we provide a guide for the use of these educational resources based on patient readiness. This review allows clinicians to identify aspects of each resource that may be helpful in preparing older adults for future healthcare decisions. Our analysis has identified the need to continue to refine these educational resources so that they can reach a broad population with varying needs.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to systematically evaluate commonly available general ACP patient educational resources using a comprehensive approach to assess elements ranging from resource inclusion to health literacy.
DESIGN: Systematic evaluation of general ACP educational resources METHODS: ACP educational resources were systematically identified and evaluated for: Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) score, Flesch-Kincaid reading ease and grade level, cost, languages available, and categories of content including Advance directive/Healthcare proxy, Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), Living will, values, preferences, and goals.
RESULTS: Educational resources (n = 20) were identified. These resources were classified as information resources, workbooks, interactive websites, or and activities/conversation guides. The average PEMAT understandability score was 86 (range 58-100) and the average actionability was 90 (range 40-100). Two resources met Flesch-Kincaid reading ease and grade level. Eight were available in English only, nine in two languages, and three in more than two languages. Three explicitly discussed completion of POLST forms. The majority of the resources adequately addressed the content of advanced directives and health care proxy, values, goals, and preferences for future care. The level of time commitment required to use each resource also varied considerably.
CONCLUSION: We present a comprehensive evaluation of resources to support ACP. Using the Transtheoretical Model, we provide a guide for the use of these educational resources based on patient readiness. This review allows clinicians to identify aspects of each resource that may be helpful in preparing older adults for future healthcare decsions. Our analysis has identified the need to continue to refine these educational resources so that they can reach a broad population with varying needs. Advance care planning (ACP) conversations help individuals exercise autonomy and make informed decisions about their care. There are many ACP educational resources available to support the process of advance care planning, yet available resources are not universally accepted and under-utilized in clinical practice. We present a comprehensive evaluation of 20 educational resources to support ACP. Educational resources were identified and evaluated for: Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) score, Flesch-Kincaid reading ease and grade level, cost, languages available, and categories of content. Using the Transtheoretical Model, we provide a guide for the use of these educational resources based on patient readiness. This review allows clinicians to identify aspects of each resource that may be helpful in preparing older adults for future healthcare decisions. Our analysis has identified the need to continue to refine these educational resources so that they can reach a broad population with varying needs.
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