Study 4.4. Advance care planning and enduring power of attorney/guardianship for improving the quality of end of life care.

July 3, 2018ACcORD Funded

Overview

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of an enhanced strategy involving geriatrician recommendation and provision of an advanced care planning website in increasing rates of advance care planning among individuals with dementia.

Progress

Further intervention development is on-hold while trialling alternative recruitment strategies.

Next Steps

The Working Group for this study will revise the proposal and submit to Executive for approval.

Co-leaders: Dr Jamie Bryant, Prof Craig Whitehead

Working Group Members: Nola Ries, Sally O’Loughlin, Valerie Jenner (consumer),Dr Lisa Mackenzie and Dr Christopher Oldmeadow.

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