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  • End-of-Life Care Planning
  • Health Communication Tools

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  • Think Ahead is a public awareness initiative by the Forum on End of Life in Ireland.
  • The Think Ahead Form (www.thinkahead.ie) provides guidance for documenting critical information for end-of-life scenarios.
  • It addresses situations where individuals cannot communicate due to illness, emergency, or death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase public engagement with the Think Ahead initiative.
  • To build capacity among community organizations and healthcare professionals.
  • To empower individuals to utilize the Think Ahead tool for end-of-life planning.

Main Methods:

  • Development and launch of the Think Ahead form and website as public guidance tools.
  • Conducted public consultations and stakeholder engagement.
  • Undertook GP and nursing home research, including pilots in Limerick and Louth, and 'train the trainer' programs.

Main Results:

  • Positive outcomes reported by patients and General Practitioners (GPs).
  • Nursing home staff felt empowered to facilitate resident preferences.
  • 80% of the public expressed interest, with 30,000 forms distributed since 2011.

Conclusions:

  • Think Ahead is a practical, citizen-led tool for end-of-life planning.
  • Research and engagement activities validate its utility and public acceptance.
  • The initiative effectively supports individuals in preparing for end-of-life decisions.