Journal of palliative medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Development, feasibility, and acceptability of the Family/Adolescent-Centered (FACE) Advance Care Planning intervention for adolescents with HIV.
To develop, adapt, and ensure feasibility, acceptability, and safety of the Family/Adolescent-Centered (FACE) Advance Care Planning intervention. ⋯ Existing advance care planning models can be adapted for age, disease, and culture. Adolescents with HIV/AIDS were satisfied with an advance care planning approach that facilitated discussion about their end-of-life wishes with their families. Families acknowledged a life-threatening condition and were willing to initiate end-of-life conversations when their adolescents were medically stable.