Understanding attitudes and preferences towards advance care planning in older adults: Insights from a cross-sectional study in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Advance care planning (ACP) is crucial for ensuring quality end-of-life care, yet its implementation remains limited in Thailand.

Objectives

To understand the attitudes and preferences of older Thai adults towards ACP in primary care settings.

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted using structured interviews. Data on demographics, health status, attitudes, and preferences towards ACP were collected. Multivariable analysis was performed to identify factors associated with ACP attitudes and preferences.

Setting/subjects

Participants aged 60 years or older at the Primary Care Unit of Songklanagarind Hospital, Thailand, between June and December 2022.

Results

Among 250 participants, 60% had high comorbidity levels (Charlson Comorbidity Inde

SUBMITTER: Anantapong K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743807 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature