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Increasing Nurses' Knowledge Of Advance Care Planning, Jocelyn K. Allen
Increasing Nurses' Knowledge Of Advance Care Planning, Jocelyn K. Allen
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Advance care planning (ACP) is a process that seeks to ensure patients receive medical care that is consistent with their values and preferences. The process has proven benefits for patients and their loved ones but is under-utilized in clinical practice. Nurses are capable of successfully supporting patients through ACP; however, they encounter barriers that prevent their engagement in the process. These barriers include a lack of knowledge regarding ACP, poor understanding of their role in the process, and a lack of confidence to embrace the practice.
The purpose of this DNP Project was to create an evidence-based educational intervention to …