Willingness to develop an advance directive: perspectives of older persons at a national referral hospital in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the treatment preferences of terminally ill patients is critical for the provision of quality care at the end of life. However, there is limited literature on the perspectives and willingness to develop advance directives among older persons in low-resource settings. This study explored the perspectives and willingness of older persons to develop an advance directive.

Methods

This was a qualitative study that involved older persons aged 60 years and over at a national referral hospital in Uganda. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was performed, and the findings were reported using themes along with illustrative quotes from the participants.

Results

The study included 15 participants wit

SUBMITTER: Alupo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465363 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature