Background. Persons living with dementia in the long-term care home (LTCH) setting have a number of unique needs, including\r\nthose related to planning for their futures. It is therefore important to understand the advance care planning (ACP) programs that\r\nhave been developed and their impact in order for LTCH settings to select a programthat best suits residentsââ?¬â?¢ needs. Methods. Four\r\nelectronic databases were searched from 1990 to 2013, for studies that evaluated the impact of advance care planning programs\r\nimplemented in the LTCH setting. Studies were critically reviewed according to rigour, impact, and the consideration of the values\r\nof residents with dementia and their family members according to the Dementia Policy Lens Toolkit. Results and Conclusion. Six\r\nACP programs were included in the review, five of which could be considered more ââ?¬Å?dementia friendly.ââ?¬ÂThe programs indicated a\r\nvariety of positive impacts in the planning and provision of end-of-life care for residents and their family members, most notably,\r\nincreased ACP discussion and documentation. In moving forward, it will be important to evaluate the incorporation of residents\r\nwith dementiaââ?¬â?¢s values when designing or implementing ACP interventions in the LTCH settings.
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