Qualitative study identifies barriers and facilitators to Advance Care Planning in Chinese oncology, suggesting strategies to improve end-of-life care.
Key Points
Implementation of Advance Care Planning in cancer settings shows significant barriers and facilitators, impacting patient outcomes.
Key barriers include cultural adaptability, complexity of processes, and clinician knowledge, while facilitators involve strong team culture and supportive leadership.
Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with healthcare providers and patients highlights crucial implementation determinants.
Findings indicate culturally tailored strategies needed to enhance Advance Care Planning in resource-limited healthcare contexts.