Korean J Hosp Palliat Care.  2014 Sep;17(3):151-160. 10.14475/kjhpc.2014.17.3.151.

Factors Influencing Perception of Good Death among the Community-dwelling Elderly

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  • 1Division of Nursing, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea. kimcg@hallym.ac.kr

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to investigate perception of good death among the community-dwelling elderly and identify factors related to the perception.
METHODS
A questionnaire survey was carried out using a convenient sampling method (N=317). Data were analyzed by applying descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe's test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression.
RESULTS
Participants scored an average of 3.35 on a 4-point scale for the perception level of good death. They scored higher on the factor of personal control that other factors affecting the perception. Good death was positively correlated with family support (r=0.252). Family support (beta=0.287) and gender (beta=0.197) significantly influenced the elderly's perception of good death. These variables accounted for 10.2% of the total variance.
CONCLUSION
The results show that family support is an important factor for the perception of good death among the elderly. Therefore, family support should be carefully considered to ensure good death for more senior citizens. Our findings can be utilized to support programs such as death education for the elderly.

Keyword

Attitude to death; Family; Aged

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Attitude to Death
Education
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires
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