%0 Journal Article
%T From the United Kingdom to Denmark: Translating and Adapting the ReSPECT Process for Emergency Care Planning
%A Rebecca Stone
%A Hannah Price
%A Daniel Cook
%A Chloe Martin
%J Journal of Integrative Nursing and Palliative Care
%@ 3006-5550
%D 2026
%V 7
%N 1
%R 10.51847/uor35rTIYK
%P 126-135
%X Within the UK, the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) framework and its associated document facilitate collaborative decision-making and advance care planning; however, ReSPECT’s implementation remains confined to the UK. This project sought to translate the original English ReSPECT document into Danish and to conduct a pilot evaluation of this adapted version across diverse clinical environments. The translation of the ReSPECT document into Danish was conducted using a forward-and-backward translation protocol, in accordance with established international translation benchmarks. Following translation, the document was pilot-tested via consultations involving patients, family members, and medical practitioners across multiple healthcare domains. Post-consultation, these individuals completed an evaluative survey regarding the document’s utility. A total of 36 patients engaged in the structured consultations; evaluation surveys were completed by 15 patients, 11 family members, and 13 medical practitioners. The vast majority of patients and family members reported that the document covered all vital details and served as an effective tool for discussing future treatment preferences and care choices. Approximately two-thirds of the participating practitioners deemed the ReSPECT document highly valuable for facilitating these discussions. At the same time, one-third found it advantageous for clarifying clinical status and formulating treatment guidance. Half of the surveyed practitioners noted instances of omitted or superfluous details within the translated document.The Danish version of the ReSPECT document was identified as a constructive tool for guiding consultations on future healthcare and treatment, as well as for defining patient preferences in emergency scenarios. The study highlighted areas requiring subsequent modification to better align the document with the Danish medical system’s structure. The process of translating and pilot-testing the ReSPECT framework into alternative languages is both actionable and acceptable to patients and clinical stakeholders alike.
%U https://journalinpc.com/article/from-the-united-kingdom-to-denmark-translating-and-adapting-the-respect-process-for-emergency-care-6s3rnba4gc7eb9a