Open Access Journal of Disease and Global Health(OAJDGH)

University Hospitals of Cleveland, USA

Publications

• Research Article   
  Navigating End-of-Life Choices: The Essential Role of Nurses in Advance Directives
  Author(s): Siobhan Aaron*, Samantha DeSimio and Dionne Grant
  
  Background/Objectives: Advance care planning (ACP) is essential in ensuring that end-of-life (EOL) care aligns with patients' values and preferences. Despite its benefits, advance directive (AD) completion rates remain low, particularly among racial and ethnic minority populations. This study examines disparities in Advance Directive completion among patients with stage 4 solid tumor lung and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and explores the role of caregivers in influencing patient decision-making. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study utilizing secondary data analysis was conducted to assess predictors of AD completion in a cohort of stage 4 solid tumor lung and GI cancer patients (n=235) and their caregivers (n=235). Patient and caregiver variables were analyzed to determine their impact on ACP engagement. Logistic.. Read More»
  

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