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Barriers and Facilitators to Advance Care Planning Implementation for Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases among Indian Physicians: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

2025-10-19 health systems and quality improvement Title + abstract only
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BackgroundAdvance care planning (ACP) is a process that enables individuals to define and communicate their goals and preferences for future medical care, which is especially important in chronic progressive illnesses, such as Parkinsons disease (PD) and other neurodegenerative disorders. Despite its recognized benefits in improving patient autonomy and end-of-life care outcomes, ACP remains underutilized in India. This study aimed to assess the attitudes and practices of Indian neurologists and...

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