The Web-Based Advance Care Planning Program "Explore Your Preferences for Treatment and Care": Development, Pilot Study, and Before-and-After Evaluation.
Doris van der SmissenJudith A C RietjensSandra van DulmenTon DrenthenF Ragnhild M D Vrijaldenhoven-HaitsmaMarijke WulpAgnes van der HeideIda J KorfagePublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2022)
We developed an evidence-based, interactive web-based ACP program in cocreation with patients, relatives, and health care professionals. Before-and-after evaluation showed that the program can support people in taking first steps in ACP and in reflecting on preferences for treatment and care, by guiding them through the process of ACP using a stepwise approach. Participants perceived the program as usable and understandable, and they were satisfied with the program and with the amount of information. Health care professionals may use the program as a tool to start ACP discussions with their patients. The program may increase awareness of ACP.