Practice and Perceived Importance of Advance Care Planning and Difficulties in Providing Palliative Care in Geriatric Health Service Facilities in Japan: A Nationwide Survey.

Shoji YokoyaYoshiyuki KizawaTakami Maeno

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2017)

A large discrepancy was found between GHSF nurses' practice of ACP and their recognition of its importance. Providing EOL care education in GHSFs may increase ACP practices and enhance respect for resident's preferences concerning EOL care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
palliative care
primary care
advance care planning
patient safety
advanced cancer
mental health
depressive symptoms
physical activity