Qualitative assessment of the intention of Chinese community health workers to implement advance care planning using theory of planned behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aging population coupled with progressive medical technology has increased the demand for improved quality of end-of-life in China. However, implementation of an advance care planning (ACP) program in mainland China is still in its infancy owing to the significant influence of filial piety in Chinese culture. Research on implementation of ACP program among community health workers (CHWs) is limited. The current study sought to explore the willingness of CHWs to implement ACP based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and provide a reference for promotion of ACP in Chinese communities.

Methods

Phenomenological qualitative study using semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Interviews were audio-recorded. Colaizzi's method was used for data analysis. The stu

SUBMITTER: Xing B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8662910 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature