Delivering an advance care planning facilitated model

Abstract

Background: Advance care planning is increasingly recognised as an integral part of achieving excellence at the end of life (EoL), but barriers still prevent individuals from having the opportunity to discuss their wishes and preferences for the future. Aim: To describe the development and initial evaluations of an innovative facilitated ACP model, the ACP Triple E, which empowers individuals through education to engage in ACP conversations. Methods: This model uses a collaborative approach involving all sectors of a large university health board to equip all health and social care professionals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to engage in ACP discussion and also raise public awareness of the benefits of ACP. Conclusion: This model includes recognised elements that support successful implementation of ACP. Initial evaluations of the model are extremely positive. Further analysis of the data is now needed to evaluate the model's flexibility and its ability to change practice and achieve strategic objectives.

Disparities in Palliative and Hospice Care and Completion of Advance Care Planning and Directives Among Non-Hispanic Blacks: A Scoping Review of Recent Literature

“…Models that utilize collaborative approaches may increase awareness of the advantages of advance care planning within various healthcare disciplines. 270 In addition, community-based participatory research methods are particularly promising, since they involve community stakeholders and organizations in designing and mobilizing strategies targeted at changing perceptions of advance care planning. Providing advance care planning knowledge in non-clinical areas can lead to greater education around advance care planning and its benefits for families and communities.…”