Advance care planning: a practical guide

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Dias, LM (Author) Other; Bezerra, MR (Author) Other; Barra, WF (Author) Other; Nunes, R (Author) Other; Rego, F (Author) FMUP

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: Revista Bioética

Vol. 30

Pages: 525-533

ISSN: 1983-8042

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00X-J2D

DOI: 10.1590/1983-80422022303546en

Abstract (EN): <jats:p>Abstract Advance care planning is a process of discussion between healthcare professionals and patients that enables shared decision-making on current and/or future healthcare goals, based on patients¿ desires and values and technical care issues. Advance care is considered essential in the provision of quality terminal care, allowing healthcare professionals to align the care provided with what is most important to the patient. Despite its benefits, it is still underused in clinical practice, especially in Brazil. Considering the need for practical guides for advance care planning adapted to the Brazilian reality, drawing on empathetic communication strategies, this study is a guide proposal based on an integrative literature review (PubMed and SciELO), with recommendations of current evidence, including instruments validated for Portuguese (Brazil), to facilitate its implementation in clinical practice.</jats:p>

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific