Older Adults' Perceptions About End Of Life in Japan: Different Perspectives by Trajectories (S731)

Abstract

and did not feel susceptible to risk of death during hospitalization. Many believed they were asked in order to legally protect the provider. Some participants did not feel a need to speak with a physician about their end-of-life care preferences. Conclusion. A large number of older patients may not be able to participate in inpatient ACP discussions. Older patients' experiences with inpatient ACP may be characterized by limited discussion content. They may not understand why they are asked about ACP and why it is relevant to them in the hospital setting.