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Critical Choices Conversation Pilot Project, Lorena Paul
Critical Choices Conversation Pilot Project, Lorena Paul
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Background: Advance care planning (ACP) and advance directives (AD) inform the provision of health care that aligns with clients’ goals and wishes. Less than 30% of female cancer care clients presented AD when admitted for care to a Magnet® designated hospital located in the Southwest United States (U.S.).
Methods: A quality improvement project took place on a 25 bed in-patient cancer care unit to improve these rates. The nurses received ACP training and used a clinical support tool to facilitate discussions with clients. A Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist assisted as needed.
Results: Seven nurses accomplished a self-paced learning activity …