Clinical Report: Enhancing Advance Care Planning in a Geriatric Primary Care Setting
Background
Advance care planning (ACP) is crucial for enabling patients, particularly the elderly, to express their medical preferences and maintain autonomy during vulnerable times. Engagement in ACP remains low, with barriers including limited patient understanding and time constraints in primary care settings. This study presents a quality improvement initiative designed to enhance ACP discussions through trainee involvement.
Data Highlights
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Key Findings
The trainee-led ACP intervention was implemented in a geriatric primary care clinic.
Barriers to ACP identified included limited understanding and time constraints during office visits.
Prior studies suggest that ACP discussions are more effective when conducted in a trusted primary care environment.
The intervention involved a standardized training session for trainees at the start of their clinical rotation.
Clinical Implications
The involvement of trainees in ACP discussions may enhance patient engagement and improve the quality of care for older adults. Primary care settings should consider integrating structured ACP training for trainees to address existing barriers.
Conclusion
The trainee-led intervention represents a promising approach to improving ACP engagement in geriatric primary care. Further evaluation of its efficacy is warranted to assess its impact on patient outcomes.
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