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September 11, 2025Open Access

72 The optimal versus feasible approach of advance care planning in dementia

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JSJenny T. van der SteenLBLieve Van den BlockMNMiharu Nakanishi

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Overview

Delphi study reached consensus on advance care planning elements in dementia, suggesting a need for practical implementation.

Key Points

  • A consensus was reached on 30 key elements essential for effective advance care planning in dementia.
  • Participants estimated about four conversations are necessary to convey these elements, with challenges noted in practical feasibility.
  • The panel emphasized the importance of integrating advance care planning into a person-centered approach from the diagnosis stage.
  • Future work should explore the balance between the optimal advance care planning guidelines and practical implementation challenges.

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Steen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43b02713b0b5dfea7aff4https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2025-acp.32
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