| Title | Role of children in end-of-life treatment planning among Korean American older adults |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Ko, E, Berkman, CS |
| Journal | J Soc Work End Life Palliat CareJ Soc Work End Life Palliat Care |
| Volume | 6 |
| Pagination | 164-84 |
| ISBN Number | 1552-4264 (Electronic)<br/>1552-4264 (Linking) |
| Accession Number | 21132598 |
| Keywords | Adult Children/ ethnology, Advance Care Planning, Aged, Asian Americans/ psychology, Confucianism, Culture, Decision Making, Female, Focus Groups, Health Status, Humans, Male, Republic of Korea/ethnology, Socioeconomic Factors, Terminal Care/ psychology |
| Abstract | Three focus groups (n = 23) with Korean American older adults explored the role of culture in end-of-life decision making. No participants had completed an advance directive and few had discussed end-of-life treatment preferences. Focus group themes addressed: (a) whether children are resistant or receptive to discussing their parents' end-of-life treatment preferences; (b) whether the older adults or their children should make decisions about end-of-life treatment; (c) whether decision making should be the responsibility of the eldest son or of all the children; and (d) whether children would implement the parent's preferences for end-of-life treatment. Understanding the role of children in end-of-life decision making among Korean American older adults is important for culturally competent care. |
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