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Health care decisions of older adults — underlying influences, cognitive status and perceived outcomes
Author(s)	Karen A Roberto, Lori E Weeks, Carol Matheis-Kraft
Journal title	Journal of Applied Gerontology, vol 20, no 1, March 2001
Pages	pp 74-90
Keywords	Medical care ; Attitude ; Rights [elderly] ; United States of America.
Annotation	Fifty-seven community-dwelling older adults responded to hypothetical health care scenarios. Their willingness to accept care rose as their chances for recovery increased. They also were more likely to agree to treatment when responding from their current health status, rather than when they presumed a state of permanent confusion. Five primary reasons emerged that guided the participants' decision-making process: medical considerations, personal relationships, past experiences, quality of life, and age. Their preferences for procedures and treatments emerged from an interplay of knowledge, beliefs and emotional attachments. (KJ/RH).
Accession Number	CPA-010724205 A
Classmark	LK: DP: IKR: 7T
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