Advance directives among Korean American older adults: knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.
J Gerontol Soc Work
; 55(6): 484-502, 2012.
Article
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| ID: mdl-22852992
ABSTRACT
The study objective was to explore knowledge, attitudes, and behavior about advance directives and how cultural values influence these beliefs. Three focus groups with 23 Korean American older adults were conducted. Advance directives were seen as helpful for ensuring that preferences for unwanted end-of-life treatment are honored and for relieving the decision-making burden on family members. However, some viewed completing advance directives as contrary to focusing on living. Culturally competent education about advance directives for Korean American older adults is necessary to help them make informed decisions about end-of-life care and informing family and health care providers of these preferences.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cuidado Terminal
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Asiático
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Directivas Anticipadas
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Planificación Anticipada de Atención
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Gerontol Soc Work
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos