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August 1, 2025Health ExpectationsOpen Access

Advance Care Planning in German General Practice: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study on Patients' Expectations and Experiences

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ASAlexandra SchmidtKWKlaus WeckbeckerJSJürgen in der Schmitten

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Overview

Qualitative study explores advance care planning experiences in ambulatory patients, highlighting decision-making and patient autonomy.

Key Points

  • Participants valued advance directives and structured ACP conversations, enhancing decision-making among patients.
  • Trustworthy discussions with facilitators were essential for facilitating advance care planning and improving patient experiences.
  • Longitudinal qualitative design utilized semi-structured interviews to gather insights before and after ACP facilitation.
  • Integrating structured ACP discussions into primary care may enhance patient preparedness and autonomy in healthcare decisions.

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Schmidt et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af432fad7bf08b1ead2547https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70392
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