Gynecologic oncology patient perspectives and knowledge on advance care planning: A quality improvement intervention

ABSTRACT: Highlights • Gynecologic oncology patients prefer advance care planning (ACP) communication outpatient with their gynecologic oncologist.• A quality improvement intervention offering advance care planning resources increased ACP discussions.• A quality improvement intervention offering advance care planning resources improved ACP document creation proficiency.

Objectives

Assess and improve advance care planning (ACP) awareness and uptake among gynecologic oncology patients.

Methods

Using a quality improvement Plan-Do-Check-Act framework, we completed a single institution needs assessment and intervention. The needs assessment was a 26-question survey assessing baseline ACP knowledge and preferences of gynecologic oncology patients. We used this survey to implement an outp

SUBMITTER: Huepenbecker S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9399146 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature