Korean J Fam Pract. 2017; 7(2): 303-306  https://doi.org/10.21215/kjfp.2017.7.2.303
Analysis of Bucket Lists in Guardian of Hospice Patient
Byung Chul Shin, Joon Ho Choi, Hee Eun Shin, Tae Hun Lee, Hyo Rim Son*
Department of Family Medicine, Gwangju Veterans Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
Hyo Rim Son
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Received: March 12, 2016; Revised: August 25, 2016; Accepted: September 1, 2016; Published online: April 20, 2017.
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Abstract
Background: To investigate attitudes of hospice families toward death using bucket lists before death and to establish an effective program for families in the hospice program.
Methods: Data were collected from 96 descendants of hospice patients registered in the Department of Family Medicine. Sex, age, annual income, and education were examined in advance, and using responses obtained from questionnaires, a bucket list with the top 5 priorities was drawn up. We categorized responses into four categories and attempted to see if there was any relationship based on gender, age, income, and education.
Results: “Love affection to family members” was high in the lower annual income and lower education level groups and was particularly pronounced in women. Those aged 50 to 55 years paid attention to healthcare.
Conclusion: Development of a program for hospice families and education regarding their health management is important during counseling.
Keywords: Hospice; Bucket Lists; Guardian; Love Affair
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