Table 3 Quotes reflecting differential views of three types of older people with different reaction towards ACP.
From: Adjusting advance care planning to older people’s needs: results from focus groups and interviews
Type of older adult | Quote (Source)* |
|---|---|
1st group: avoiding ACP | “Life is still far too much fun to think about death right now.” (II5) “I think about it often, because it will happen any day now…. After two seconds I quickly think of something else.” (II4) |
2nd group: not motivated for ACP | “Care decisions may be made by my loved ones when I am no longer able to do so myself.” (II1) “I did it [ACP] because my children asked for it. I would not have done the first steps myself, however now I find it very relaxing to know what to expect.” (HFI: person identifying with social profile) |
3rd group: proactive with initiating ACP | “I enjoy exchanging thoughts and feelings on this subject.” (FG1) “I want to be able to trust that a healthcare professional knows my wishes and respects them. This is why I think about my later stage of life in time and arrange what is needed.” (FG1) |