Part of the solution: A survey of community organisation perspectives on barriers and facilitating actions to Advance Care Planning in British Columbia, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the established benefits of Advance Care Planning (ACP), engagement remains low in British Columbia. Since 2016, a growing number of community-based nonprofits have offered ACP education. To date, no study has focused on the perspectives of nonprofits on ACP in British Columbia.

Objective

This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitating actions to ACP as perceived by British Columbian nonprofits.

Design

A mixed-methods design was used. Data were collected through online surveys and telephone interviews.

Setting and participants

Staff and volunteers from British Columbian nonprofits that are providing or interested in providing public education on ACP were recruited for this study.

Results

The lack of public awareness of ACP, the

SUBMITTER: Siden EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8849222 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature