Anxious, Depressed, and Planning for the Future: Advance Care Planning in Diverse Older Adults.

Ryan D McMahanDeborah E BarnesChristine S RitchieChengshi JinYing ShiDaniel DavidEvan J WalkerVictoria L TangRebecca L Sudore

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2020)

Depression and anxiety were associated with greater ACP engagement and not valuing life extension. Although the direction of association between ACP engagement and values with anxiety and depression cannot be determined in this cross-sectional study, these conditions may influence ACP preferences. Future studies should assess whether changes in anxiety or depression affect ACP preferences over time.

Keyphrases

advance care planning
current status
social media
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity
decision making