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Communication About Advance Directives and Advance Care Planning in an East Asian Cultural Context: A Systematic
1City University of Hong Kong.
Problem Identification:
In East Asian cultural contexts, advance directive (AD) and advance care planning (ACP) discussions are generally challenging given patients' unawareness of decision-making rights.
Literature Search:
Selected databases were searched for articles published from January 2000 to December 2020.
Data Evaluation:
21 studies were included and appraised with Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Systematic Review Checklist.
Synthesis:
Five themes emerged.
Implications For Research:
Future research should focus on developing a culturally appropriate AD and ACP communication framework.
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