Qualitative evaluation of the SHARING Choices trial of primary care advance care planning for adults with and without dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary care can be an important setting for communication and advance care planning (ACP), including for those with dementia and their families. The study objective was to explore experiences with a pragmatic trial of a communication and ACP intervention, SHARING Choices, in primary care for older adults with and without dementia.

Methods

We conducted qualitative interviews using tailored semi-structured guides with three groups: ACP facilitators who conducted the intervention; clinicians, managers, and administrators from sites randomized to the intervention; and patients and families who met with ACP facilitators. We used thematic analysis to identify and synthesize emergent themes based on key Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research concepts and Pro

SUBMITTER: Dy SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11560609 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature