Attitudes Regarding the Use of Ventilator Support Given a Supposed Terminal Condition among Community-Dwelling Mexican American and Non-Hispanic White Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Purpose. To determine the factors that are associated with Mexican Americans' preference for ventilator support, given a supposed terminal diagnosis. Methods. 100 Mexican Americans, aged 60–89, were recruited and screened for MMSE scores above 18. Eligible subjects answered a questionnaire in t...

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Autores principales: Finley, M. Rosina, Becho, Johanna, Macias, R. Lillianne, Wood, Robert C., Hernandez, Arthur E., Espino, David V.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Scientific World Journal 2012
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3353561/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22629214
http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/852564

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3353561/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22629214
http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/852564

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