Knowledge, attitude and willingness towards hospice care among older adult patients and their family members in the geriatric department in Hubei Province, China: a multi-centre cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the knowledge, attitude and willingness (KAW) towards hospice care among older adult patients and their family members within the geriatric department of Hubei province, and to situate these findings within the broader context of public awareness and the health system's multidisciplinary approach to end-of-life care.

Design

A cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Demographic information and KAW scores were collected through a self-made questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA and path analysis.

Participants

This study was conducted across five tertiary hospitals in Hubei province between June and December 2023.

Primary outcome measure

Willingness towards hospice care.

Secondary outcome measures

SUBMITTER: Du P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12598975 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature