Advance Care Planning Impact on the Consistency of Older Adults With Lung Cancer and Their Potential Surrogates Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatment Preferences

Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Sep 25, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how advance care planning (ACP) can help older adults with lung cancer and their family members make better decisions about life-sustaining treatments. The goal is to improve communication between elderly patients and their designated family decision-makers, ensuring that everyone understands the patient's wishes regarding medical care. In Taiwan, where lung cancer is a leading cause of death among the elderly, this study is particularly important because cultural practices often lead to family-centered decision-making, which can sometimes cause misunderstandings about what the patient really wants.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be at least 60 years old and have been diagnosed with lung cancer. They should be able to communicate clearly, without severe hearing or vision impairments. Additionally, they need to have a family member or friend (the potential agent) who is at least 18 years old and can help make medical decisions in the future. While the trial is currently active, it is not recruiting new participants. Those involved can expect to engage in discussions and activities designed to clarify their preferences for medical treatment, making it easier for everyone to understand and respect their choices.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. lung cancer age ≧ 60
• • 2. The elderly with lung cancer are conscious and have no severe visual or hearing impairment.
• • 3.3. The potential agent is designated by the elderly person with lung cancer who may be a family member who may make medical decisions in the future. The potential agent must be at least 18 years old.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. People with severe hearing loss and visual impairment who are unable to communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese.
• • 2. The potential agent is under 18 years old