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July 22, 2025Open Access

Effectiveness of Digital Tools in Promoting Advance Care Planning: A Systematic Review Protocol

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RSRavi ShankarFDFiona DeviQXQian Xu

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Overview

Systematic review assesses digital health technologies for advance care planning engagement, highlighting optimal intervention strategies.

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: Digital health technologies can significantly improve advance care planning engagement and completion.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: Only 20-40% of adults in developed countries have completed advance directives, indicating a substantial gap in ACP fulfillment.
  • APPROACH: The review will analyze randomized controlled trials and observational studies using the PICOS framework and PRISMA guidelines.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: Findings will aid healthcare providers in implementing effective digital ACP interventions to enhance patient autonomy.

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Shankar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a061be6551bb0af8cd985https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.07.21.25331958
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