A Qualitative Study on Clinical Healthcare Professionals' Beliefs and Practices Regarding Advance Care Planning for Glioma Patients
Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine Research DOI: 10.32629/jcmr.v7i1.5061
Abstract
This study explores clinical healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding advance care planning (ACP) for glioma patients. Using a phenomenological approach, 15 neurosurgery professionals were interviewed (May 2023–May 2024). Analysis revealed four themes: limited and passively acquired knowledge, with poor attention to glioma-specific issues; mixed attitudes (positive, negative, and neutral); infrequent and non-standardized practice; and key influences from staff competence and patient/family understanding. Overall, knowledge is superficial, attitudes vary, and practice is low. To improve ACP implementation, systematic training, glioma-specific guidelines, multidisciplinary collaboration, and tailored patient/family education are recommended.
Keywords
neurosurgery, clinical healthcare professionals, glioma, advance care planning (ACP), beliefs and practices, qualitative study
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