Delivering an advance care planning facilitated model.

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Gerontology
• Palliative Care

Background:

• Advance care planning (ACP) is vital for end-of-life (EoL) care excellence.
• Barriers hinder individuals from discussing future wishes and preferences.
• Facilitated ACP models are needed to overcome these barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate the ACP Triple E, an innovative facilitated ACP model.
• To empower individuals through education for ACP conversations.
• To assess the model's potential for improving ACP engagement.

Main Methods:

• A collaborative, multi-sectoral approach within a university health board.
• Equipping health and social care professionals with ACP knowledge, skills, and confidence.
• Raising public awareness regarding the benefits of ACP.

Main Results:

• The ACP Triple E model incorporates recognized elements for successful ACP implementation.
• Initial evaluations of the model have yielded extremely positive results.
• Data suggests the model's potential for practice change and strategic objective achievement.

Conclusions:

• The ACP Triple E model shows significant promise for enhancing ACP.
• Further analysis is required to evaluate the model's flexibility and impact.
• The model supports successful implementation and strategic objectives in ACP.