Advance directives in European long-term care facilities: a cross-sectional survey.

Paula AndreasenUlla Harriet Finne-SoveriLuc DeliensLieve Van den BlockSheila PayneGiovanni GambassiBregje D Onwuteaka-PhilipsenTinne SmetsEero LiljaVioletta KijowskaKatarzyna Szczerbińskanull null

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2019)

Extensive differences for prevalence of written advance directive exist between countries among older LTCF residents in Europe. Timely and appropriate response to LTCF resident's health needs and preferences efforts advance care planning.

Keyphrases

long term care
advance care planning
quality improvement
healthcare
public health
risk factors
patient safety
mental health
health information
decision making
climate change