Start Date

5-27-2021 9:00 AM

End Date

5-27-2021 5:00 PM

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  • ALS is a progressive, degenerative neurologic disorder with inevitable decline in function and ultimately death.
  • Most patients and families will be faced with decisions regarding mechanical ventilation and artificial nutrition.
  • Prior studies have showed low rates of ACP completion in this population (<50%) and high rates of opt out in programs to aid ACP (nearly 40%).
  • By reviewing charts of patients with ALS, we can analyze the impact of ACP on care utilization including artificial nutrition, mechanical ventilation and hospice utilization to help to guide efforts regarding ACP in the outpatient setting.

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Presented at the 2021 House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference

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May 27th, 9:00 AM May 27th, 5:00 PM

Evaluating Advance Care Planning in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Retrospective Chart Review

  • ALS is a progressive, degenerative neurologic disorder with inevitable decline in function and ultimately death.
  • Most patients and families will be faced with decisions regarding mechanical ventilation and artificial nutrition.
  • Prior studies have showed low rates of ACP completion in this population (<50%) and high rates of opt out in programs to aid ACP (nearly 40%).
  • By reviewing charts of patients with ALS, we can analyze the impact of ACP on care utilization including artificial nutrition, mechanical ventilation and hospice utilization to help to guide efforts regarding ACP in the outpatient setting.