Table 16:
RCTs on Team-Based End-of-Life Care—Advance Care Planning Results
| Author, Year | Model of Care | Measure | Assessment Time Point, post-enrolment (weeks) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gade et al, 2008 (19) | Hospital, Direct Contact | Proportion of people with advance directives completed | 2.4 | 0.001 |
| Ahronheim et al, 2000 (15) | Hospital, Direct Contact | Proportion of people with a living will | 1.3 | Not significant |
| Aiken et al, 2006 (16) | Home, Indirect Contact | Proportion of people with advance directives for medical treatment or with living will | Baseline 12 24 |
Not significant 0.05a Not significant |
| Temel et al, 2010 (23) | Comprehensive, Direct Contact, Early Start | Proportion of people with resuscitation preferences documented in the outpatient electronic medical record | 24 | 0.05 |
Abbreviation: RCT, randomized controlled trial.
a
Adjusted proportions; author does not provide details of adjustment.