Realistic Picture Of Dementia: Video Can Help Patients Make End-of-life Decisions
Monday, June 1, 2009 - 00:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Viewing a video showing a patient with advanced dementia may help elderly patients plan for end-of-life care, according to a new study. The investigators found that participants who watched such a video in addition to listening to a verbal description of the condition were more likely choose receiving comfort care if they developed advanced dementia and also felt the video was helpful to their decision-making process.