Abstract
This study compared how the presentation of end-of-life (EOL) choices influences responses by Latino and White older adults relative to resuscitation preferences. The authors apply prospect theory, which deals with decision making based on how choices are framed. Participants were presented with differently ordered questions framing a resuscitation scenario and asked to rate their preferences. Results show that Latino participants were significantly influenced by the framing order of treatment options with regard to resuscitation while Whites were not. Health professionals need to be aware that the ways they present EOL options are likely to affect the choices of Latino older adults. Further research is needed with Latino subgroups.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 708-724 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Social Work in Health Care |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 14 2015 |
Keywords
- end-of-life decisions
- Latinos
- older adults
- prospect theory
- resuscitation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Community and Home Care
- Psychiatry and Mental health