Experiences and perspectives of older adults in nursing homes and their families participating in advance care planning: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
Meta-synthesis reveals perceptions and challenges of advance care planning among older adults and families, highlighting cultural sensitivities.
Key Points
Advance care planning improves communication and emotional expression for older adults and their families, but its uptake is still challenging.
Twenty-one qualitative studies were synthesized to identify themes around the attitudes and individualized needs related to advance care planning.
Thematic synthesis method was used to analyze qualitative data from nursing home residents and their families discussing advance care planning experiences.
Cultural sensitivities around death and tailored decision-support tools are crucial for improving advance care planning in nursing homes.