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Experiences of substitute decision makers in making decisions for older persons diagnosed with major neurocognitive disorder at end of life: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

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REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic review is to identify and synthesize the best available qualitative evidence on how substitute decision makers (SDMs) are affected by and experience making… Click to show full abstract

REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic review is to identify and synthesize the best available qualitative evidence on how substitute decision makers (SDMs) are affected by and experience making decisions at end of life (EOL) for older persons diagnosed with major neurocognitive disorder (major NCD) (dementia). Addressing the objective will provide an understanding of SDMs' experiences of making decisions for older persons diagnosed with major NCD at EOL, in order to tailor supportive education and interventions and potentially decrease inopportune outcomes.Specifically, the review questions are as follows.

Keywords: older persons; systematic review; making decisions; diagnosed major; persons diagnosed

Journal Title: JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports
Year Published: 2017

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