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POLST recall, concordance, and decision quality outcomes among nursing home residents and surrogate decision-makers.

Susan E HickmanRebecca L SudoreAlexia M TorkeQing TangGiorgos BakoyannisNicholette L Heim SmithAnne L MyersBernard J Hammes
Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2023)
Half of the residents and surrogates in this study recalled the POLST they previously signed. Neither the age of the form nor the ability to recall the POLST conversation should be considered indicators of whether existing POLST orders match current preferences. Findings confirm a relationship between POLST conversation quality and satisfaction, underscoring the importance of POLST completion as a communication process.
Keyphrases
  • decision making
  • patient satisfaction