Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Experiences of High Healthcare Utilizers
Author Information
Author(s): Marin Omar, Bandi Sriya, Duty Charlotte, Tate Alex
Primary Institution: University of Chicago
Hypothesis
What factors shape the end-of-life care experiences of high healthcare utilizers in vulnerable neighborhoods?
Conclusion
The study highlights the need for further investigation into the relationship between advance care planning and end-of-life experiences among high healthcare utilizers.
Supporting Evidence
- Advance care planning is essential for delivering patient-centered care.
- High healthcare utilizers often have multiple comorbid conditions and unmet social needs.
- Proxies reported a default to more medical intervention despite advance care planning.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people who use a lot of healthcare experience their last year of life and how planning ahead can help them get the care they want.
Methodology
The study used proxy postmortem interviews to gather data.
Limitations
The study is a pilot and may not represent all high healthcare utilizers.
Participant Demographics
Participants were high healthcare utilizers from vulnerable neighborhoods in Chicago.
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