Objective To systematically review the efficacy of advance care planning (ACP) interventions
in different adult patient populations. Design Systematic review and meta-analyses. Data …

Importance Serious illness impairs function and threatens survival. Patients facing serious
illness value shared decision making, yet few decision aids address the needs of this …

Background Current, ongoing national surveys do not include questions about end-of-life
(EOL) issues. In particular, population-based data are lacking regarding the factors …

There is increased awareness of palliative care needs in people with COPD or interstitial
lung disease (ILD). This European Respiratory Society (ERS) task force aimed to provide …

Objectives The objective of this systematic review was to identify, critically appraise and
synthesise evidence for the effectiveness of communication skills training interventions in …

Objectives There is growing evidence of the potential effectiveness of advance care
planning. Yet important knowledge gaps remain regarding the preconditions for successful …

Context Medical educators in the USA perceive the teaching of palliative care competencies
as important, medical students experience it as valuable and effective, and demographic …

Context As most end-of-life care is provided by health care providers who are generalists
rather than specialists in palliative care, effective communication skills training for …

Context The goal of advance care planning (ACP) is to help ensure that the care people
receive during periods of serious illness is consistent with their preferences and values …

Context End-of-life care (EoLC) communication skills training for generalist palliative care
providers is recommended in policy guidance globally. Although many training programs …