Association between physicians' characteristics and their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding advance care planning: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite physicians' vital role in advance care planning, a limited number of physicians practice it. This study assessed factors associated with physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding advance care planning.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used data from an anonymous survey conducted by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Questionnaires were mailed to 4500 physicians in November and December 2022. Data from 1260 respondents were analyzed.

Results

Of the respondents, 46.4%, 77.0%, and 82.0% reported good knowledge of advance care planning, agreed with promoting it, and with its provision by medical/care staff, respectively. Male physicians were significantly less likely to support advance care planning (odds ratio: 0.54,

SUBMITTER: Sakamoto A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10494406 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature