End-of-Life planning among older Filipinos
- Author:
Erryne Noelle C. Aguilar
;
Mariah Stephanie L. Cardinal
;
Jennifer D. Doria
;
Casserine P. Dumpilo
;
Christian Anthony C. Fabros
;
Charlie Magne S. Flores
;
Angelika Marie R. Milo
;
Samantha Faye Q. Natino
;
Angelo L. Ortiz
;
Joyce Ann P. Pastor
;
Vicente B. Turas III
;
Raymund F. Mamayson
;
Mary Rose D. Valenzuela
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
End-of-life planning;
Older people;
Filipino
- MeSH:
Ethics Committees, Research;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:
Philippine Journal of Nursing
2017;87(2):55-59
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose:The number of older Filipinos continues to rise resulting in increasing
numbers of people who live in a modernized world which offers numerous options to
prepare for the End-of-Life (EoL). Henceforth, EoLplanning among older Filipinos and
the factors which could potentially influence the propensity to plan ahead needs further
investigation. This study ascertained the level of health, relationship, funerary, legal
and financial-related EoL planning among older Filipinos, and established the
association between EoL planning and sex, chronologic age, religious affiliation,
ethnicity, health and financial status.
Methods:The study utilized a descriptive survey design, including 400 respondents,
chosen through purposive sampling and met the inclusion of Filipino, Baguio
residents, aged 60 and above, able to read and understand English, Filipino or Ilokano,
and without psychological disturbances or cognitive deficits. The researchers used a
self-made questionnaire after establishing validity (0.96) and reliability (0.82). The
Saint Louis University Research Ethics Committee ensured the ethical conduct of this
research. Data were treated with statistics using frequency, mean and Chi-square
test.
Findings:The responses indicated moderate levels of EoL planning overall.
Moreover, statistical tests revealed that only health status has a significant association
with EoLplanning.
Conclusions:Based on the findings, the researchers conclude that EoL planning
remains not widely used in the Philippines, thus, intensifying the call for more
aggressive interventions to make EoL planning salient and acceptable to older people.
In addition, health status affects EoL planning considerably, and that knowing the sex,
chronologic age, religious affiliation, ethnicity and financial status did not help predict
EoLplanning.
- Full text:PJN 7.pdf
