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http://dx.doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2016.28.3.334

Factors Influencing Self Determination for Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Treatment of the Community Dwelling Elderly  

Kim, Hyun Sook (Graduate School, Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University)
Jang, Hye Kyoung (Shinnae Senior Welfare Center)
Shin, Sung Rae (Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University)
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Korean Journal of Adult Nursing / v.28, no.3, 2016 , pp. 334-342 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study was conducted to identify factors that influence on self-determination for withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in the community dwelling elderly. Methods: This study used a descriptive correlational design. A convenience sample of 201 elderly were recruited from a welfare center located in Seoul, Korea. Data collection was done from September 1 to September 18, 2015. Four survey questionnaires were used: Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Life Satisfaction Index-Z (LSI-Z), Attitude on Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), and Self-determination for Withdrawing Life-sustaining Treatment. Data analysis was done by t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and hierrarchical multiple regression. Results: Hierarchial multiple regression showed that the factors predicting the level of self-determination for withdrawing life-sustaining treatment were educational level, DNR experience in family, life satisfaction, and DNR attitude. These factors explained 44% of the self-determination for withdrawing life-sustaining treatment in community dwelling elderly. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest developing educational programs aiming at changing elderly's DNR attitude positive ways so that they can enhance self-determination for withdrawing life-sustaining treatment. Further study is needed with more elderly population in extended areas.
Keywords
Social support; Life satisfaction; Do not resuscitate (DNR); Self determination; Elderly;
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