Definition and recommendations of advance care planning: A Delphi study in five Asian sectors.
Journal
Palliative medicine
Journal Volume
39
Journal Issue
1
ISSN
1477-030X
Date Issued
2025-01
Author(s)
Mori, Masanori
Chan, Helen Y L
Lin, Cheng-Pei
Kim, Sun-Hyun
Ng Han Lip, Raymond
Martina, Diah
Yuen, Kwok Keung
Takenouchi, Sayaka
Suh, Sang-Yeon
Menon, Sumytra
Kim, Jungyoung
Chen, Ping-Jen
Iwata, Futoshi
Tashiro, Shimon
Kwok, Oi Ling Annie
Morita, Tatsuya
Korfage, Ida J
Rietjens, Judith A C
Kizawa, Yoshiyuki
Abstract
In Confucian-influenced Asian societies, explicit end-of-life conversations are uncommon and family involvement in decision-making is crucial, which complicates the adoption of culturally sensitive advance care planning.To develop a consensus definition of advance care planning and provide recommendations for patient-centered and family-based initiatives in Asia.A five-round Delphi study was performed. The rating of a definition and 84 recommendations developed based on systematic reviews was performed by experts with clinical or research expertise using a 7-point Likert scale. A median = 1 and an inter-quartile range = 0-1 were considered very strong agreement and very strong consensus, respectively.The Delphi study was carried out by multidisciplinary experts on advance care planning in five Asian sectors (Hong Kong/Japan/Korea/Singapore/Taiwan).Seventy-seven of 115 (67%) experts rated the statements. Advance care planning is defined as "a process that enables individuals to identify their values, to define goals and preferences for future medical treatment and care, to discuss these values, goals, and preferences with family and/or other closely related persons, and health-care providers, and to record and review these preferences if appropriate." Recommendations in the domains of considerations for a person-centered and family-based approach, as well as elements, roles and tasks, timing for initiative, policy and regulation, and evaluations received high levels of agreement and consensus.Our definition and recommendations can guide practice, education, research, and policy-making in advance care planning for Asian populations. Our findings will aid future research in crafting culturally sensitive advance care planning interventions, ensuring Asians receive value-aligned care.
Subjects
Advance care planning
Asia
Delphi
definition
recommendations
SDGs
Type
journal article