Table 2.

Content Analysis of Retained ACP Tools (N = 32)

Domain		Frequency	Example
Psychosocial reflections	General	30 (94%)	“Think about what’s important to you and how your values help you make healthcare decisions”. (Michael Garron Hospital: My Health, My Wishes ACP Workbook)
	Specific	22 (69%)	“What cultural or traditional practices are important to you? Do you wish the plans to observe certain religious or non-religious beliefs?” (College of Family Physicians: ACP Resource for Patients)
Communication about psychosocial issues	General	32 (100%)	“To do: … discuss your thoughts with those close to you; your family, your GP and other involved health care providers.” (Respecting Patients’ Choices Planning Guide)
	Specific	5 (17%)	“{T} ell your SDM(s), family and friends: What is important to you at the end of your life; Religious readings or ceremonies you want to have; Music you want to listen to; Books you want to read or have read to you; Where you might want to spend the last days of your life.” (Acclaim Health)
Documentation of psychosocial directives	–	7 (22%)	“Goals for end-of-life care: What do you hope for most when you are near the end of your life? (For example: presence of family or other persons; access to places or items of significance; music; any personal, religious or cultural practices to be followed): {lined writing space is provided}”. (Respecting Patient Choices: Advance Care Plan (Aged Care))