Recognition and expressed insight on advance directives by patients with cancer
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Aims: Advance Care Directives have recently achieved legal recognition in Ireland. Our study sought to determine awareness of and attitudes towards Advance Directives in a cohort of Oncology patients. Methods: A short survey was completed by inpatients on an Oncology ward over a four week period. Patients were excluded in cases of cognitive impairment, short prognosis and severe anxiety. Results: 30 inpatients completed the survey, out of 125 total inpatients during the study period. No patient included had an Advance Directive or were aware of the legislation; 17% (n=5 patients) were aware of their existence. 87% (n=26) of patients stated they would consider making an ACD. Discussion: Awareness of Advance Directives among this cohort of oncology patients is low, however most patients are willing to engage in a discussion about their treatment preferences.
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Authors: Aoife Doolan (7899758), M Colfer (10646738), M L O'Connor (13700914), M Breathnach (20933260), K Skehan (20933091), G Lavelle (16963128), C O’Leary (10884261), A Reilly (15965639), K Egan (14320149), F Barrett (11802548), W Grogan (16000595), J Naidoo (13628233), A Murphy (9224078), N Cooley (20933104), P Morris (9044567), C Matassa (20933109), M Greally (11067225), B Hennessy (4066948), D O'Doherty (16082834), O Breathnach (13685212)
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7061699249