Age and ageing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Experiences with and outcomes of Advance Care Planning in bereaved relatives of frail older patients: a mixed methods study.
Advance Care Planning (ACP) may prepare relatives of frail older patients for future decision-making. ⋯ in our study, bereaved relatives of frail older patients appreciated ACP. ACP positively affected preparedness for decision-making. It did not significantly affect levels of anxiety or depression.