End-of-Life Preferences and Priorities of Community-Dwelling Mozambicans: An Evaluation of Measurement Tools

Author:

Heller Layne1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Voice of the World Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique

Abstract

Palliative care is expanding in Africa as the continent faces a rising disease burden. As the specialty takes form, it is important to acknowledge the cultural mores regarding health and disease. Many Africans perceive health as more than the individual's physical body, instead include the spirituality and well-being of family, community and ancestors. Much of living is done with the goal of becoming an ancestor, which is tied to the individual's burial and ceremonies. Despite their importance, conversations about death are often thought to be culturally taboo. This poses a challenge to palliative care which is based on the individual preferences and priorities, usually identified through shared decision-making. Little is known about the end-of-life priorities and preferences in Africa, leading to the research question: What are the end-of-life preferences and priorities for community dwelling adults in Mozambique? This paper examines instruments that can be used to measure end-of-life preferences.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

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