Preferences for Prognostic Communication in Unhoused Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Latimer Abigail, Light Michael, Sasdi Olivia, Hossain Mohammad, Moser Debra, Pope Natalie
Primary Institution: University of Kentucky
Hypothesis
Understanding seriously ill unhoused older adults' preferences for prognostic communication and illness-related care is essential.
Conclusion
The study highlights the importance of trust and authenticity in how prognostic information is communicated to unhoused older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Trust and authenticity are essential in delivering prognostic information.
- Participants expressed a desire to make practical plans for dying and death.
- Maintaining independence was a key priority for the participants.
Takeaway
This study talks to older people without homes to find out how they want doctors to talk to them about their health and what matters most to them.
Methodology
Qualitative study using reflexive thematic analysis based on interviews with unhoused older adults.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the subjective nature of qualitative interviews.
Limitations
The study is limited by its small sample size and focus on a specific population.
Participant Demographics
Participants were mostly men aged 53 to 72, with a mean age of 61.
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