Shena Gazaway, J Nicholas Odom, Ivan Herbey, Margaret Armstrong, Felicia Underwood, T Vantrice Heard, Ashley Allen, Christiana Ekelem, Marie A Bakitas, Ronit Elk
CONTEXT: Rural older adult Americans receive more intense treatment at end of life. Studies indicate that those who participate in goals of care conversations receive care more concordant with their values. Yet, rates of documented goals of care discussions are lower in rural and Black communities. Although multi-factorial, the role that rural family caregivers (FCGs)play in decision-making for ill loved ones is understudied. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore rural FCGs cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes about serious illness and treatment decision-making and to understand how these factors influence their decision-making around goals of care for their family members...
April 17, 2024: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management