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Self-transcendence, Life Satisfaction and Preference for care near the end of life of the Elderly

Jeong In Lee, S. Kim

September 30, 2016 DOI: 10.5762/kais.2016.17.9.212 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Descriptive survey study
Sample size 208
Population Elderly patients
Duration August 2013 to October 2013
Key findings Self-transcendence was a significant predictor of preference for end-of-life care among elderly patients. Self-transcendence also showed statistically significant positive correlations with life satisfaction, decision making by health care professionals, and the spiritual and family areas of end-of-life care preference.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine self-transcendence, life satisfaction, and preference for end-of-life care in elderly patients.

Method: This was a descriptive survey study. The study period was between August 2013 and October 2013 and included 208 elderly patients.

Results: The average scores for self-transcendence, life satisfaction, and preference for end-of-life care were 2.79, 9.97, and 3.24, respectively. Statistically significant positive correlations were observed between self-transcendence and life satisfaction, decision making by health care professionals, spiritual area, family area. A positive correlation was observed between: (1) life satisfaction and spiritual area, (2) decision making by health care professionals and family area, and (3) decision making by health care professionals and pain area. Self-transcendence was a significant predictor of PCEOL.

Conclusion: This study will provide basic information for use in the development of a program to encourage selftranscendence and life satisfaction, as well as to consider the elder's autonomy, pain control, and spirituality as important factors at the end-of-life care.

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