The development of an individual differences end-of-life treatment preferences scale

The purpose of this study was to create an individual differences measure of end-of-life treatment preferences (EOLTPs). Young adults (n = 427) and older adults (n = 333) completed a survey. Results found that hope of recovery was an important factor in whether individuals preferred a given medical...

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Published in:Death studies 2022-04, Vol.46 (4), p.902-910
Main Authors: Barnett, Michael D., Bridenbaugh, Alexandria J., Fierro, Leigh A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Attitude
Death
Humans
Individuality
Older people
Surveys and Questionnaires
Terminal Care - methods
Young Adult
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to create an individual differences measure of end-of-life treatment preferences (EOLTPs). Young adults (n = 427) and older adults (n = 333) completed a survey. Results found that hope of recovery was an important factor in whether individuals preferred a given medical intervention. A single factor explained the majority of the variance in EOLTPs, and EOLTPs were distinct from more general attitudes about medical care. Older adults preferred less end-of-life medical intervention compared to younger adults. Overall, the results of the study support the use of an individual differences approach to measuring EOLTPs.
ISSN:0748-1187
1091-7683
DOI:10.1080/07481187.2020.1788666