Table 2.

Emerging themes and Sub-themes.

Overarching themes	Sub-themes
1. Enablers of ACPs during COVID-19	1.Targeted public awareness and ACP engagement 2.Online platforms and Telehealth programs to facilitate AP discussions 3.Easy Access to online tools to guide ACP 4.Adopting a Person-centred approach and Respecting Patient Autonomy and Values
2. Barriers to ACP during COVID-19	1.Nature and novelty of the disease—acuity and uncertainty regarding clinical outcomes 2.Cultural and Communication difficulties for patients and clinicians, including lack of facility with IT 3.Barriers associated with Legal and Ethical Considerations/Concerns 4.Restrictions due to COVID infection control guidelines and procedures 5.Availability of time, resources and support systems
3. Recommendations for effective delivery of ACPs	1.Appropriate ACP design and structure 2.A collaborative approach using multidisciplinary teams 3.Increasing ACP education/literacy in the community 4.Upskilling and Training for clinicians 5.Addressing legal and ethical issues which may impede ACP

IT, information technology.