Video Conversation Aids to Assist in Goals-Of-Care Discussions With Older Adults in a Medical Setting: A Systematic Review
Ashna S. Karpe,
Mokunfayo O. Fajemisin,
Stephanie Martinez Ugarte,
Lara Ouellette,
Martin L. Blakely,
Gina H. Khraish,
Shreyans V. Sanghvi,
Min J. Kwak,
Jessica L. Lee,
Lillian S. Kao,
Thaddeus J. Puzio,
Department of Surgery,
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ,
UTHealth Houston,
Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice,
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ,
UTHealth Houston,
Center for Translational Injury Research,
Department of Surgery,
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ,
UTHealth Houston,
Texas Medical Center ,
Department of Pediatric Surgery,
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ,
UTHealth Houston,
School of Public Health,
Institute for Implementation Science,
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ,
UTHealth Houston,
Department of Emergency Medicine,
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ,
UTHealth Houston,
Department of Internal Medicine,
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ,
UTHealth Houston,
Joan and Stanford Alexander Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine,
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®
Published online on December 22, 2025
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundGoals-of-care (GOC) discussions align medical treatment with older adults’ preferences, yet are hindered by communication barriers, provider discomfort, and misinformation. Video-based decision aids improve understanding and reduce decision ...