As populations age and healthcare systems increasingly emphasize dignity, autonomy, and quality of life, Advance Care Planning (ACP) has emerged as a critical component of patient-centered healthcare. Recognizing the pivotal role of nurses in facilitating these conversations, the Enhancement Healthy Aging (EAGING) Research Group of the Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University is undertaking an international collaborative study entitled “Determining Readiness of Nurses to Implement Advance Care Planning: A Comparative Study between Indonesia and Thailand.” Conducted in partnership with Christian University of Thailand, this research seeks to assess nurses’ preparedness, knowledge, attitudes, and perceived challenges in implementing ACP within different healthcare and cultural contexts. The study directly contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by promoting quality healthcare services that respect patients’ values, preferences, and long-term care decisions.
Through collaboration between nursing scholars from Indonesia and Thailand, the project aims to generate comparative evidence that can strengthen nursing education, professional development, and healthcare policy related to end-of-life and long-term care planning. By exploring how cultural beliefs, healthcare systems, and professional competencies influence ACP implementation, the study will help identify strategies to better equip nurses as advocates for patient autonomy and holistic care. This international partnership also reflects the spirit of SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and capacity building across borders.
Ultimately, the findings are expected to support the development of evidence-based interventions that empower nurses to lead meaningful conversations about future healthcare preferences while ensuring that patients and families remain at the center of decision-making processes. As societies face the growing complexities of aging populations and chronic illnesses, this collaborative research underscores the importance of culturally responsive nursing practices and international cooperation in building more compassionate, equitable, and sustainable healthcare systems.
