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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit

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Advance directives: limitations to completion.

Denise Hinders¹

¹University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA. deniseh@woh.rr.com

The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care

|August 27, 2011

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Advance directives are crucial for end-of-life care planning, yet few Americans complete them. Nurse practitioners are well-positioned to improve advance directive completion rates through education and advocacy.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Health Policy
Bioethics

Background:

The aging population is growing, increasing the need for advance care planning.
Despite the growing elderly population, less than 30% of Americans have advance directives.
Cultural, religious, and familial factors influence advance directive completion.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine factors influencing advance directive completion.
To highlight the role of healthcare providers, particularly nurse practitioners, in promoting advance directives.

Main Methods:

Review of factors affecting advance directive completion.
Analysis of healthcare provider perspectives on advance directives.
Assessment of nurse practitioners' potential role in facilitating advance directives.

Main Results:

Cultural values, religious beliefs, and family support impact advance directive completion.
Healthcare provider attitudes towards advance directives vary by setting.
Primary care providers often hesitate to discuss advance directives.

Conclusions:

Nurse practitioners, with over 600 million annual office visits, are pivotal in addressing low advance directive rates.
Educating and advocating for advance directives by nurse practitioners can significantly improve completion.
Addressing barriers to advance directive completion is essential for patient-centered care.