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 Gabbard

Published 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.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
advance care planning
sars cov
healthcare
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
palliative care
quality improvement
risk assessment
pain management
randomized controlled trial
affordable care act
anti inflammatory
acute care
adverse drug