Preparation Matters: What We Can Learn From an Olympic Swimmer About the Value of Advance Care Planning Interventions

EditorialsNovember 2021Preparation Matters: What We Can Learn From an Olympic Swimmer About the Value of Advance Care Planning InterventionsSusan E. Hickman, PhD and Hillary D. Lum, MD, PhDSusan PhDIndiana University School Nursing, Indiana Center for Aging Research, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IndianaSearch more papers by this author PhDUniversity Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, ColoradoSearch authorAuthor, Article, Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/M21-3294 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail In 2008, swimmer Michael Phelps broke a world record under unthinkably challenging circumstances—his goggles filled with water early in race, he was unable see. When asked how did it, shared that had grown bored his coach's advice mentally practice perfect race instead begun imagine what would do if something went awry. “swimming blind” unexpectedly became reality, already well-rehearsed strategy head needed do, enabling him win 10th gold medal (1).Michael Phelps' success shows ...References1. Santos L. Episode 7: don't accentuate positive. The Happiness Lab. 29 October 2019. Accessed at www.happinesslab.fm/season-1-episodes/dont-accentuate-the-positive on 5 August 2021. Google Scholar2. Kappes A, Wendt M, Reinelt T, et al. Mental contrasting changes meaning reality. J Exp Soc Psychol. 2013;49:797-810. Scholar3. Fried TR, Paiva AL, Redding CA, Effect STAMP (Sharing Talking My Preferences) intervention completing multiple advance care planning activities ambulatory care. A cluster randomized controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 2021;174:1519-27. doi:10.7326/M21-1007 Scholar4. McMahan RD, Tellez I, Sudore RL. Deconstructing complexities outcomes: we know where go? scoping review. Am Geriatr Soc. 2021;69:234-244. [PMID: 32894787] doi:10.1111/jgs.16801 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar5. RL, Heyland DK, Lum HD, Outcomes define successful planning: Delphi panel consensus. Pain Symptom Manage. 2018;55:245-255.e8. 28865870] doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.08.025 Scholar6. Unroe KT, Hickman SE, Torke AM; AAHPM Research Committee Writing Group. consistency documented preferences: methodologic considerations implementing “measuring matters” quality indicator. 2016;52:453-458. 27677443] doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.04.015 Scholar7. Montgomery C, Wilkins al's response Morrison: directives/care clear, simple, wrong (DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2020.0272) [Letter]. Palliat 2021;24:12-13. 32881594] doi:10.1089/jpm.2020.0523 Scholar8. Schillinger D, Katen MT, Engaging diverse English- Spanish-speaking older adults PREPARE clinical JAMA 2018;178:1616-1625. 30383086] doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.4657 Scholar9. Lund S, Richardson May C. Barriers end life: explanatory systematic review implementation studies. PLoS One. 2015;10:e0116629. 25679395] doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0116629 Scholar10. National Quality Forum. ID #47 (NQF 0326): Plan. https://qpp.cms.gov/docs/QPP_quality_measure_specifications/CQM-Measures/2019_Measure_047_MIPSCQM.pdf Scholar Author, InformationAffiliations: IndianaUniversity ColoradoDisclosures: Disclosures can be viewed www.acponline.org/authors/icmje/ConflictOfInterestForms.do?msNum=M21-3294.Corresponding Author: Susan PhD, 1101 West Street, IN 46202; e-mail, [email protected]edu.Current Author Addresses: Dr. Hickman: 46202.Dr. Lum: 12631 East 17th Avenue, Mail Stop B179, CO 80045.This article published Annals.org 31 PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsSee AlsoEffect Intervention Completing Multiple Activities Ambulatory Terri R. , Andrea Colleen A. Lynne Iannone John O’Leary Maria Zenoni Megan M. Risi Slawomir Mejnartowicz Joseph S. Rossi Metrics Cited byQuality Safety Literature: January 2022 November 2021Volume 174, Issue 11Page: 1618-1619KeywordsAdvanced directivesCommunication health careElderlyEnd life ePublished: 2021 Published: Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © American College Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...