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Preferences for Advance Directives in Korea
Joint Authors
Kim, So-Sun
Lee, Won-Hee
Cheon, JooYoung
Lee, Jung-Eun
Yeo, KiSun
Lee, JuHee
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The goal of advance directives is to help patients retain their dignity and autonomy by making their own decisions regarding end-stage medical treatment.
The purpose of this study was to examine preferences of advance directives among general population in Korea.
Method.
A descriptive cross-sectional survey was performed from October 2007 to June 2008 in Seoul, Korea.
A total of 336 city-dwelling adults self-administered the questionnaire and returned it via mail.
Data analyses were conducted using SPSS 17.0.
Results.
Subjects reported the need for healthcare providers' detailed explanations and recommendations regarding end-of-life care.
When there is no hope of recovery and death is imminent, most subjects did not want to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation nor an IV or tube feeding.
However, most of the subjects wanted pain management care.
Conclusions.
The present study showed that many Korean people have an interest in advance directives.
The results show that the autonomy and dignity of patient have increased in importance.
To provide better end-of-life care, there is a need to educate patients on the definition and intent of an advance directive.
Additional proactive communication between patients and their caregivers should be educated to healthcare providers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kim, So-Sun& Lee, Won-Hee& Cheon, JooYoung& Lee, Jung-Eun& Yeo, KiSun& Lee, JuHee. 2011. Preferences for Advance Directives in Korea. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kim, So-Sun…[et al.]. Preferences for Advance Directives in Korea. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2012 (Dec. 2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kim, So-Sun& Lee, Won-Hee& Cheon, JooYoung& Lee, Jung-Eun& Yeo, KiSun& Lee, JuHee. Preferences for Advance Directives in Korea. Nursing Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002586
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1002586