Advance care planning readiness among community-dwelling older adults and the influencing factors: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Advance care planning (ACP) is pivotal in mitigating end-of-life suffering and ensuring healthcare congruence with the values of older adults and dignity in death. Despite its paramount importance, the current readiness for ACP among community-dwelling older adults and the intricate influencing factors have yet to be explored.

Objective

To review the literature focusing on ACP readiness among community-dwelling older adults and the influencing factors.

Methods

A scoping review conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley (2005) framework. Electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, Web of Science, PsycINFO), as well as grey literature databases (OpenGrey and GreyLit.org) were searched to identify studies published in English between January 2012 and March 20

SUBMITTER: Gao F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11533419 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature