Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Advance Care Planning in Frail Older Adults: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.
To determine the effectiveness of advance care planning (ACP) in frail older adults. ⋯ ACP did not increase levels of patient activation or quality of life but did increase completion of ADs and appointment of surrogate decision-makers. It did not affect use of medical care.