Factors That Influence Attitudes toward Advance Directives among Female Cancer Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to identify attitudes toward advance directives (ADs) among female cancer patients and factors related to ADs.

Methods

The study was conducted at a university hospital in Seoul from September 19, 2020, to January 20, 2021. The participants were 153 patients diagnosed with gynecological cancer or breast cancer. Data were collected using questionnaires and included general characteristics, disease- and AD-related characteristics, knowledge and attitudes about ADs, and attitudes about dignified death. Data were analyzed using the t-test, analysis of variance, and multiple regression analysis.

Results

Only 2% of the participants completed ADs. The mean score for attitudes toward ADs was 3.30, indicating a positive knowledge and attitude toward dig

SUBMITTER: Kim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10519724 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature