Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Older Adults' Expectations.

Godkin, M. Dianne; Toth, Ellen L.

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ERIC Number: EJ497293

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Older Adults' Expectations.

Godkin, M. Dianne; Toth, Ellen L.

Gerontologist, v34 n6 p797-802 Dec 1994

Examined knowledge, attitudes, and opinions of 60 older adults about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Most had little or no accurate knowledge of CPR. Knowledge deficits and misconceptions of older adults should be addressed so that they may become informed and active participants in CPR decision-making process. (BF)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Attitude Measures, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Death, Decision Making, Frail Elderly, Misconceptions, Older Adults, Patients, Psychological Patterns, Social Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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