University Presentation Showcase: Graduate Division
A Quantitative Assessment of Advance Care Plans in Hospitalized Patients with Chronic and Critical Illnesses
Presenter Hometown
Richmond
Major
Masters of Public Health
Department
Health Promotion and Administration
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Laurie J. Larkin
Mentor Department
Health Promotion and Administration
Recommended Citation
Folckemer, Nancy R., "A Quantitative Assessment of Advance Care Plans in Hospitalized Patients with Chronic and Critical Illnesses" (2020). University Presentation Showcase Event. 7.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2020/graduate/7
Abstract
A Quantitative Assessment of Advance Care Plans in Hospitalized Patients with Chronic and Critical Illness
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Master of Public Health Program
Scholarship in Community Health
Principle Investigator: Nancy R. Folckemer
Faculty Research Advisor: Dr. Laurie Larkin
Faculty Committee Members: Dr. Jennifer Fairchild
Dr. Eric Meiners
Abstract:
Lack of advance health care planning has been identified as a public health issue by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) based on data suggesting advance care plans (ACPs) may impact quality of life and may reduce health care costs. As the US population is increasing in age and chronic health conditions, most support the idea of advanced directives, yet fewer than 30% complete any form of ACPs. This quantitative study investigates a unique population of critically, chronically ill patients admitted into long-term acute care hospitals with the purpose to identify possible correlations between ACP completion rates and age, gender, ethnicity, geographical location, insurance classification, and diagnosis codes. The goal of this study is to better understand possible demographical associations to more effectively target interventions for ACP completions. Results of this study will be forthcoming.
Presentation format
Poster
A Quantitative Assessment of Advance Care Plans in Hospitalized Patients with Chronic and Critical Illnesses
A Quantitative Assessment of Advance Care Plans in Hospitalized Patients with Chronic and Critical Illness
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Master of Public Health Program
Scholarship in Community Health
Principle Investigator: Nancy R. Folckemer
Faculty Research Advisor: Dr. Laurie Larkin
Faculty Committee Members: Dr. Jennifer Fairchild
Dr. Eric Meiners
Abstract:
Lack of advance health care planning has been identified as a public health issue by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) based on data suggesting advance care plans (ACPs) may impact quality of life and may reduce health care costs. As the US population is increasing in age and chronic health conditions, most support the idea of advanced directives, yet fewer than 30% complete any form of ACPs. This quantitative study investigates a unique population of critically, chronically ill patients admitted into long-term acute care hospitals with the purpose to identify possible correlations between ACP completion rates and age, gender, ethnicity, geographical location, insurance classification, and diagnosis codes. The goal of this study is to better understand possible demographical associations to more effectively target interventions for ACP completions. Results of this study will be forthcoming.
