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. 2021 Dec 23;62(8):1226–1237. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnab181

Table 3.

Advisory Panel Topics, Themes, and Recommendations for the MCI ENACT Intervention Prototypes

Advisory panel meeting component Meeting 1.1 Meeting 1.2 Meeting 1.3
Planned topics Discussion of MCI
Introduction to ACP
Discussion of experience with ACP
Overview of the format of the ENACT Group Visits intervention
Review of MCI ENACT prototypes
Advance directive discussion
Review of MCI ENACT prototypes
Discussion of MCI ENACT intervention purpose and format
Themes from the discussion Diagnosis of MCI
Experiences with ACP
Communication
MCI ENACT intervention recommendations
Difficulty of disclosing MCI diagnosis with loved ones
Limitations MCI might impose on planning and engaging in ACP because of difficulty in prognostication
Importance of ACP before further cognitive decline
Acceptability of MCI ENACT interventions
Recommendations for MCI ENACT interventions Keep group size to up to six individuals (three dyads)
Having care partner present helpful to a person with MCI
One or two MCI ENACT interventions are acceptable
Recommended a discussion of MCI diagnosis, medications, possible treatments for MCI, long-term care living arrangements, financial planning
Limit the number of resources provided to participants Consensus that MCI ENACT interventions are appropriate for individuals with MCI
MCI ENACT interventions are better for ACP than a one-on-one visit with a provider
Because having multiple advisory panel meetings improved comfort with one another, they anticipated having multiple sessions for the MCI ENACT intervention would have the same effect
Felt the intervention would allow more time to discuss ACP than possible with health care providers.

Note: MCI = mild cognitive impairment; ENACT = ENgaging in Advance Care planning Talks; ACP = advance care planning.