John G. Cagle Published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
John G. Cagle and colleagues have published a new article on advanced care planning (ACP) for primary care patients with cognitive impairment. The study highlights the importance of ACP for this population, as few interventions have been tested to address their unique needs. The researchers developed and evaluated a tool to assess ACP fidelity, considering the challenges posed by varying levels of cognitive function, judgment, and ability to engage in ACP conversations. Their work aims to improve ACP practices and ensure that the preferences of cognitively impaired individuals are respected and honored.
Cagle, J. G., Reiff, J. S., Smith, A., Echavarria, D., Scerpella, D., Zhang, T., Roth, D. L., Hanna, V., Boyd, C. M., Hussain, N. A., & Wolff, J. L. (2024). Assessing Advance Care Planning Fidelity within the Context of Cognitive Impairment: The SHARE Trial. Journal of pain and symptom management, S0885-3924(24)00750-4. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2024.05.002
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