Prevalence, Perception, and Predictors of Advance Directives among Hong Kong Chinese: A Population-based Survey.

ABSTRACT: Advance directives (AD) can be used for the communication of healthcare decisions that may be required in the future when individuals have lost their capacity to make such decisions. The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence, perception, and predictors of AD completion in the Hong Kong general population with a diverse culture. Through random-digit dialing, a population-based telephone survey was conducted with participants aged 18 or above. Socio-demographic characteristics, self-perception and health status, prevalence of AD, and perceptions related to AD were assessed. The acceptance on completing AD was measured by the summed score on the level of agreement in making AD. In total, 2002 participants completed the survey, with only 0.5% having made AD. However, the majority of t

SUBMITTER: Chan CWH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6388376 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature