| Title |
Religion and Spirituality in Surrogate Decision Making for Hospitalized Older Adults
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Religion and Health, September 2015
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-015-0111-9 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Kristin N. Geros-Willfond, Steven S. Ivy, Kianna Montz, Sara E. Bohan, Alexia M. Torke |
| Abstract |
We conducted semi-structured interviews with 46 surrogate decision makers for hospitalized older adults to characterize the role of spirituality and religion in decision making. Three themes emerged: (1) religion as a guide to decision making, (2) control, and (3) faith, death and dying. For religious surrogates, religion played a central role in end of life decisions. There was variability regarding whether God or humans were perceived to be in control; however, beliefs about control led to varying perspectives on acceptance of comfort-focused treatment. We conclude that clinicians should attend to religious considerations due to their impact on decision making. |
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| Student > Bachelor | 9 | 10% |
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