ArticleKidney medicine2026
Shared Decision-Making in CKD: Lessons From Advance Care Planning in Taiwan.
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Rationale & Objective: Advance care planning (ACP) is increasingly viewed as part of the broader continuum of shared decision-making, especially in chronic kidney disease (CKD) in which patients face complex treatment choices. Taiwan, with the world's highest kidney failure prevalence and a national ACP policy, provides a unique context to examine how patients and caregivers engage with ACP when it is separated from nephrology care. This study explored factors influencing ACP engagement among patients with moderate-to-severe CKD and their caregivers. Study Design: An exploratory qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and inductive thematic analysis. Setting & Participants: Sixteen individuals were recruited from a rural tertiary center in Taiwan (June 2020 to August 2020), including 9 patients with CKD stage 3-5 and seven unrelated caregivers. Interviews were conducted in Mandarin, Taiwanese, or Fuzhonese. Exposures: Patients' and caregivers' experiences with nephrology care and ACP services within the Taiwanese health care system. Outcomes: Perceived facilitators and barriers to ACP engagement. Analytical Approach: Transcripts were analyzed inductively using Braun and Clarke's framework. Two researchers coded independently with investigator triangulation; thematic saturation was reached after 16 interviews. Results: Six themes influenced ACP engagement: (1) trust in the nephrology care team; (2) differences in communication preferences between patients versus caregivers; (3) preference for in-person consultations; (4) greater ACP engagement among transplant patients; (5) sensitivity to service fees; and (6) cultural hesitation in engaging in ACP services. Limitations: Single-site recruitment, absence of member checking, and occasional use of semi-public spaces may have affected disclosure. Most participants had kidney-focused trajectories, limiting generalizability to older or frailer populations. Conclusions: ACP should be integrated into the broader shared decision-making continuum of CKD care. Leveraging predictable clinical milestones, embedding ACP into nephrology workflows, and ensuring financial coverage may strengthen patient-centered decision-making. Taiwan's experience illustrates how system design, clinician roles, and culture shape shared decision-making internationally.
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