Table 2 Advance directive usage and end-of-life preferences of nursing home residents in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Hong Kong | Taiwan | P value | Missing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 238 | n = 87 | n = 325 | ||
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
In a hypothetical dying scenario of “becoming seriously ill but with no cure available,” do you think prolonging life is important? | ||||
Yes/Not sure | 50 (21%) | 17 (20%) | .76 | 1 (0.3%) |
No | 187 (79%) | 70 (80%) | ||
Have you ever participated in end-of-life care discussions with family members or health professionals? | ||||
Yes | 34 (14%) | 16 (18%) | .37 | 1 (0.3%) |
No | 203 (85%) | 71 (82%) | ||
Do you have an advance directive? | ||||
Yes | 7 (3%) | 11 (13%) | .001 | 4 (1.2%) |
No | 227 (95%) | 76 (87%) | ||
Would you consider completing an advance directive in the future? | ||||
Yes | 45 (20%) | 35 (46%) | < 0.001 | 4 (1.2%) |
No | 182 (80%) | 41 (54%) | ||