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Advance Care Planning Evidence Based Practice Benchmark, Natalie K. Waggoner
Advance Care Planning Evidence Based Practice Benchmark, Natalie K. Waggoner
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America is aging, with the estimated number of patients over the age of 65 to reach 72 million by 2030, approximately 20% of the population (Sade, 2012). This demographic shift characterized by an increasing elderly population has elevated the subject of death and dying to a crucial component of health care delivery. A study done by Silveira et al. (2010) demonstrated that 70% of individuals aged 60 and older were unable to participate in treatment decisions during their final days. However, most individuals in the United States have no advance directive.
The goal of this evidence-based practice intervention is to …