Table 2.
Elements of advance care planning (ACP) which were discussed in the newspaper articles (n = 131).
| ACPa elements | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Information about ACP | 82 (63) |
| Readiness/timing for ACP | 57 (44) |
| Exploration of treatment and care preferences | 122 (93) |
| Exploration of values/goals | 37 (28) |
| Treatment and care options | 105 (80) |
| Do-not-resuscitate orders (DNR)/Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | 49 (37) |
| Admission to hospital/hospital treatment | 45 (34) |
| Artificial ventilation | 40 (31) |
| Admission to the intensive care unit | 18 (14) |
| Treatment and care preferences | 95 (73) |
| Discussion of treatment and care preferences | 93 (71) |
| Discussion with relatives | 73 (56) |
| Discussion with healthcare professionals | 67 (51) |
| Recording of treatment and care preferences | 94 (72) |
| Appointment of a personal representative | 35 (27) |
| Recording of ACP preferences | 90 (69) |
| Sharing the document | 33 (25) |
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Advance care planning.