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Original Articles

Framing Effects on End-of-Life Preferences Among Latino Elders

, MSW, PhD, , PhD & , MD
Pages 708-724 | Received 28 Sep 2014, Accepted 03 Jun 2015, Published online: 23 Sep 2015
 

Abstract

This study compared how the presentation of end-of-life (EOL) choices influences responses by Latino and White older adults relative to resuscitation preferences. The authors apply prospect theory, which deals with decision making based on how choices are framed. Participants were presented with differently ordered questions framing a resuscitation scenario and asked to rate their preferences. Results show that Latino participants were significantly influenced by the framing order of treatment options with regard to resuscitation while Whites were not. Health professionals need to be aware that the ways they present EOL options are likely to affect the choices of Latino older adults. Further research is needed with Latino subgroups.

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Funding

This work was supported by the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (grant number 26-1698-2100).

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