Advance care planning for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on home non-invasive ventilation: A qualitative study exploring barriers, facilitators and patients' and healthcare professionals' recommendations.

Patients and healthcare professionals highlighted the need for individualised and ongoing advance care planning, particularly around prognosis and care preferences. Discussions should be initiated by familiar clinicians. Effective communication between services, clear agreements and protocols and upskilling healthcare professionals may ensure continuity of care.