Development of a theory-based video-game intervention to increase advance care planning conversations by healthcare providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospitalization offers an opportunity for healthcare providers to initiate advance care planning (ACP) conversations, yet such conversations occur infrequently. Barriers to these conversations include attitudes, skill, and time. Our objective was to develop a theory-based, provider-level intervention to increase the frequency of ACP conversations in hospitals.

Methods

We followed a systematic process to develop a theory-based, provider-level intervention to increase ACP conversations between providers and their hospitalized patients. Using principles established in Intervention Mapping and the Behavior Change Wheel, we identified a behavioral target, a theory of behavior change, behavior change techniques, and a mode of delivery. We addressed a limitation of these

SUBMITTER: Mohan D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8513300 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature