Carter, Rachel Z.Siden, EllieHusband, AmberBarwich, DorisSoheilipour, ShimaeKryworuchko, JenniferSawatzky, RichardKazanjian, ArmineeStajduhar, KelliHassan, Eman2023-11-152023-11-1520232023Carter, R. Z., Siden, E., Husband, A., Barwich, D., Soheilipour, S. Kryworuchko, J., ... Hassan, E. (2023). Community-led, peer-facilitated Advance Care Planning workshops prompt increased Advance Care Planning behaviors among public attendees. PEC Innovation, 3, 100199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100199https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100199http://hdl.handle.net/1828/15622Objective: Despite recognized benefits, engagement in Advance Care Planning (ACP) remains low. Research into peer-facilitated, group ACP interventions is limited. This study investigated the acceptability of community-led peer-facilitated ACP workshops for the public and whether these workshops are associated with increased knowledge, motivation and engagement in ACP behaviors. Methods: Peer-facilitators from 9 community organizations were recruited and trained to deliver free ACP workshops to members of the public with an emphasis on conversation. Using a cohort design, workshop acceptability and engagement in ACP behaviors was assessed by surveying public participants at the end of the workshop and 4–6 weeks later. Results: 217 participants returned post-workshop questionnaires, and 69 returned follow-up questionnaires. Over 90% of participants felt they gained knowledge across all 6 learning goals. Every ACP behavior saw a statistically significant increase in participant completion after 4–6 weeks. Almost all participants were glad they attended (94%) and would recommend the workshop to others (95%). Conclusion: This study revealed an association of peer-facilitated ACP workshops and completion of ACP behaviors in public participants. Innovation: This innovative approach supports investment in the spread of community-based, peer-facilitated ACP workshops for the public as important ACP promotion strategies.enAdvance Care PlanningCommunity-based participatory researchCommunity networksHospicesArticleSchool of Nursing