Nurse-led advance care planning for older adults in care homes
This study tests a nurse-led program that helps older adults in residential care homes talk with their families about future healthcare wishes. It aims to make sure your care choices are known and respected.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years of age or older.
- You must be able to speak Cantonese or Mandarin.
- You need a family member who helps with your care decisions (if you have memory or thinking problems, their participation is required).
- You cannot have already completed an advance directive or done advance care planning before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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