Scoping review identifies key components and processes for effective advance care planning in dementia care, emphasizing the role of healthcare providers.
Key Points
Advance care planning is crucial for respecting patient preferences in dementia care throughout the disease progression.
The review analyzed 45 studies to outline essential components like capturing patient wishes and involving surrogate decision-makers.
Effective implementation relies on assessing decision-making capacity and fostering trust among stakeholders in healthcare.
Findings provide practical guidance to improve advance care planning processes and ensure patient wishes are honored.