… literature on advance directives among US older adults published from 2008 through 2013,
with a focus on advance directive prevalence, implications of advance directives on patient …

… 16 Sachs GA, Stocking CB, Miles SH: Empowerment of the older patient? A randomized,
controlled trial to increase discussion and use of advance directives. J Am Geriatr Soc 1992;40:…

Many studies have investigated the effectiveness of interventions in promoting advance
directives (ADs) but there is uncertainty as to what works best, and in whom. We conducted a …

… influence advance directive (AD) completion among older adults. … study suggests that among
older adults, the probability of … , and exposure to advance care planning media campaigns. …

… This study examined the role of literacy in the adoption of an AD in a cohort of older adults.
Analyses were also conducted to determine how literacy influences the association between …

… were to identify attitudes toward advance directives (ADs) of community dwelling older adults
and factors related to ADs. Methods: Participants were 180 older Korean adults (mean age=…

… advance directives (ADs) in community-dwelling older adults. In total, 121 community-dwelling
older adults in … AD completion rates in older adults should consider improving perceived …

… older adults new to … advance directive among all 3 groups. The aim of this study was to
determine the factors associated with having an advance directive among groups of older adults …

… awareness and, especially, completion among older adults, notably in the French- and … of
advance directives, our findings point to important barriers to their completion by older persons …

… regarding advance directive completion among older adults admitted to specialty ICUs
and requiring mechanical ventilation. The relatively high mortality rate (24%) of adults with …