Implementing a pilot program of advanced directives in nursing homes.
This project focused on employing a comprehensive advance directive, called Five Wishes, that is suited to a process-oriented approach emphasizing a discussion of personal, social, and emotional needs in end-of-life care. With findings of a limited number of advance directives completed, the traditional explanation of the 'onset o f progressive deterioration' a mong the residents is offered. Residents wi th low sense of self-efficacy is suggested as another explanation and one worthy of further research.
Chovan
William L
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Department of Psychology, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723-9041, USA.
D016223:Advance Directives; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010865:Pilot Projects