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Table 2 criteria for categorizing articles

From: Underlying goals of advance care planning (ACP): a qualitative analysis of the literature

Type of article

Main focus

1. Empirical studies including focus groups and interviews

A. Not specified

2. Reviews, both narrative and systematic

B. Culture including ethnic and religious minorities

3. Contemplative articles, for instance ethical literature, commentaries, letters to the editor

C. Disease or setting such as nursing home or operating room