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Feasibility Evaluation of Korean Advance Directives (K-AD)

한국판 사전의료의향서(K-AD)의 가용성 평가

  • Kim, Shin Mi (Department of Nursing, Changwon National University) ;
  • Hong, Sun Woo (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Jin Shil (Department of Nursing, Sunchon National University) ;
  • Kim, Ki Sook (Department of Nursing, Changwon National University)
  • Received : 2014.09.23
  • Accepted : 2014.11.03
  • Published : 2014.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study evaluates the feasibility of Korean Advance Directives (K-AD) developed earlier. Method: From January 1 to February 28, 2013, data were collected from 330 adults through a self-reported questionnaire established by the authors based on literature review and expert consultation. The feasibility of K-AD was multi-dimensionally evaluated through four criteria: cognitive, psychological, document making and socially expecting aspects. Data were analyzed using t tests, one-way ANOVA, and Scheffe post hoc tests via the SAS 9.1.3 program. Results: The feasibility of K-AD differed significantly by gender (p=.003), educational level (p<.001), religion (p=.002), and self-reported health status (p=.039). Differences in the level of easiness with K-AD by gender (p=.008) and education (p=.047) were significant. Perceived simplicity of AD differed significantly by religion (p=.005), and the necessity of AD differed significantly by gender (p=.025) and religion (p=.005). Conclusion: K-AD are sufficiently feasible to be tentatively utilized in practice. This is the first study to explore the feasibility of K-AD on the basis of multiple aspects. However, further studies involving diverse populations and methodologies to validate the usefulness of K-AD are warranted.

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