An historical overview of Leininger's Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality also
known as the Culture Care Theory (CCT) and evolution of the Sunrise Enabler are …

Background Culture influences the way in which patients, families and professionals provide
care and undergo decision-making at the end of life. Objective Therefore, our research …

Due to low levels of planned care, older adults of underrepresented communities tend to
experience higher rates of unwanted treatments at end of life (EOL). The purpose of this …

This study examined the impact of advance care planning (ACP) on healthcare utilization
among older adults with normal cognition and impaired cognition/dementia. Using datasets …

Background Providing lonely older adults with informal home care services is important to
improving their health and quality of life. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility of design …

In this study, we used data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) to investigate
factors associated with older adults' engagement with advance care planning (ACP) across …

Background: An increase of cultural diversity and treatment options offer opportunities and
challenges related to end-of-life (EOL) care for healthcare providers and policymakers. EOL …

Advance care planning (ACP) is a cornerstone of self-determination for the type of care
provided at the end of life. Despite many national efforts to improve American adults' …

The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between attitudes toward planning
for end-of-life (EOL) care and social supports, spirituality, distrust of the US healthcare …

Background: End-of-life planning helps nurses meet the needs of their patients at a crucial
time of life. Purpose: This article presents a conceptual model of end-of-life care planning for …