Associations between Latino ethnicity and the use of emotional support and completion of advance directives.
Megan Johnson ShenHolly G PrigersonPaul K MaciejewskiPublished in: Palliative & supportive care (2023)
Use of emotional support is associated with lower odds of completing DNRs among Latino than among non-Latino patients. Seeking and/or receiving emotional support may deter Latino patients from completing DNR orders. Research is needed to address both emotional needs and practicalities to ensure high quality end-of-life care among Latino patients with cancer.