Advance Care Planning for Intensive Care Patients During the Perioperative Period: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) may transition into an end-of-life phase during treatment. Advance care planning (ACP) for this population has not been studied comprehensively, and support for its implementation is insufficient.

Objective

This study aims to clarify the ACP support needs among critical perioperative patients.

Methods

In this qualitative descriptive study, semistructured interviews were conducted with patients previously admitted to the ICU. The survey was conducted from September to November 2019. Participants comprised 13 individuals, who were admitted to the ICU for a period of 3 months to 2 years after surgery.

Results

The average age of the participants was 63.8 years. The average mechanical ventilation duration followin

SUBMITTER: Yamamoto K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8495525 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature