Title

Predictive Factors Of Hospice Use Among Blacks: Applying Andersen'S Behavioral Model

Keywords

behavioral model; blacks; end-of-life; health services use; hospice; spirituality

Abstract

The purpose of this prospective, correlational study was to examine the differential ability of demographic variables, beliefs, and values about end-of-life, spirituality, and social relationships to predict hospice use among blacks. The framework for this study was the Behavioral Model of Health Services Use. Data were collected from 104 terminally ill black men and women recruited from 6 inpatient and outpatient settings. Only 34% of the individuals participated in hospice services. Chi-square, sequential, and stepwise logistic regressions revealed that the best predictive model consisted of presence of a caregiver, having a religious affiliation, and male gender. Together these factors predicted 13.7% to 19% of hospice use among blacks. Health care providers can use these findings in planning care for patients early in their disease trajectory. © The Author(s) 2012.

Publication Date

8-1-2012

Publication Title

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Volume

29

Issue

5

Number of Pages

368-374

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/1049909111425227

Socpus ID

84864184345 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84864184345

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