End-of-Life Care and Decision-Making in China: How to Improve End-of-Life Care Quality?
2024

Improving End-of-Life Care Quality in China

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Author Information

Author(s): Lou Yifan, Pei Yaolin, Wu Bei

Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US

Hypothesis

What factors can improve end-of-life care quality for older adults in China?

Conclusion

The symposium presents findings that highlight the need for improved end-of-life care and decision-making processes in China.

Supporting Evidence

  • The symposium addresses the unique challenges of end-of-life care in China due to its aging population.
  • Qualitative evidence shows cultural differences in the needs and experiences of older Chinese regarding end-of-life care.
  • The studies presented will cover urban-rural differences in pain management and caregiving burdens.

Takeaway

As more older people live in China, we need to find better ways to help them and their families during the end of life.

Methodology

The symposium uses national and regional data to explore factors affecting end-of-life care.

Participant Demographics

Older adults in China and their caregivers.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1744

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