Considered and comprehensible overview/start of conversation
Healthcare professionals mentioned that the AGE-ICU is convenient to
give an overview of the patient’s comorbidities and health
status. It is mentioned by the professionals that by using the tool it
is easier to explain the options to consider to patients. It can clarify
the health status of the patient and it can be shown to the patient
during the conversation. The tool contributes to an improved and
substantiated conversation . It shows the full picture of the
patient and helps to structure thoughts and observations. “I
think that these kinds of decisions need to be substantiated in a
structured way, and the tool is helpful for that I think” [Interview
1].