Pediatric advance care planning: a mixed-methods evaluation of documentation and sharing in current practice

Key Points

• Effective advance care planning is crucial for pediatric patients and families, but current documentation practices show significant gaps.
• Documentation accuracy was evaluated across multiple healthcare settings, indicating inconsistencies in practice.
• This analysis utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative data on documentation rates.
• Improved communication strategies are needed to enhance both documentation and sharing of advance care planning practices.