title: [Prerequisite for Korean advance directives: from the view of healthcare providers].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to explore the main prerequisite for Korean Advance Directives [KAD] to ensure their better use.
  
  
  METHODS
  Data were collected from two focus group interviews and individual email responses. Study participants were 5 doctors and 6 nurses. All interview data were transcribed and analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Three main themes emerged; establishing a philosophy of KAD, protocol to practice KAD, and the KAD document itself. A philosophy is needed to ensure individual needs, consensus to practice AD and identify principle agents. The core of protocol was found to be as follows; 1) process, 2) premise, 3) procedure, 4) contextual preparation, 5) timing, 6) feasibility. Component and feasibility need to be established for the document itself.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  For a positive acceptance of KAD in Korean society, a culture sensitive, reality based, and user friendly AD needs to be developed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Changwon National University, Changwon, Korea.
authors.forename: Shin Mi
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Sun Woo
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.forename: Young
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Eun
authors.forename: Su Jin
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Koh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016223:Advance Directives; D044466:Asian People; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D036301:Qualitative Research; D056910:Republic of Korea; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires