Occurrence of Advance Care Planning and Hospital Course in Patients Admitted for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) During the Pandemic.
Tiffany M StatlerFang-Chi HsuLaura SillaKristin N SheehanAmy CowlesJustin K BrootenRebecca L OmlorJennifer L GabbardPublished in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2022)
This study found low ACP documentation and PCC rates in patients admitted for COVID-19. PCC and completion of ACP were associated with higher rates of care de-escalation. These results support the need for pro-active ACP and PCC for patients admitted for serious illnesses, like COVID-19, to improve goal-informed care.