Multidimensional Study of the Attitude Towards Euthanasia of Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder
Luis Fonseca,
Luísa Castro,
Guilhermina Rêgo
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: This study aims to verify if elderly patients with mixed anxiety-depressive disorder are more prone to euthanasia and identify factors that interfere with their satisfaction with health and capacity for well-informed decisions. Material and Methods: The study applied a paper questionnaire composed of a sociodemographic section and a battery of scales (to assess depression, anxiety, cognitive performance, suicide risk, therapeutic adhesion, functionality, loneliness, attitude towards euthanasia, d… Show more
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