Eric Jackowiak1, Ashley Szpara1, Vikas Kotagal1. 1. Department of Neurology (EJ, VK), University of Michigan; Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) (EJ, VK); and School of Public Health (AS), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Advance Care Planning (ACP) is one of 10 key elements in the American Academy of Neurology Parkinson disease (PD) clinical practice quality measures. We know little about how aging influences ACP views in people with PD. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 39 participants (mean age 70.3 years; range: 52-81) with PD to explore correlations between older age and life-sustaining treatment preferences while controlling for confounders including years of education, Montreal Cognitive Assessment score and Movement Disorders Society Unified Parkinson's disease Rating Scale motor score. Scenarios asked participants to choose their level of interest in pursuing life-sustaining measures in the setting of specific medical illnesses including stroke, metastatic cancer, severe heart attack, and dementia. All participants were men and were recruited from the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System. RESULTS: In the hypothetical stroke, metastatic colon cancer, and dementia scenarios, older age correlated with more aggressive care goals related to the use cardiopulmonary resuscitation to treat cardiopulmonary arrest. CONCLUSIONS: Advancing age in PD may correlate with paradoxically more aggressive goals as it relates to life-sustaining treatment preferences including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This may reflect a response to heightened concern among older adults with PD about the potential for compromised autonomy in the setting of aging.
OBJECTIVE: Advance Care Planning (ACP) is one of 10 key elements in the American Academy of Neurology Parkinson disease (PD) clinical practice quality measures. We know little about how aging influences ACP views in people with PD. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 39 participants (mean age 70.3 years; range: 52-81) with PD to explore correlations between older age and life-sustaining treatment preferences while controlling for confounders including years of education, Montreal Cognitive Assessment score and Movement Disorders Society Unified Parkinson's disease Rating Scale motor score. Scenarios asked participants to choose their level of interest in pursuing life-sustaining measures in the setting of specific medical illnesses including stroke, metastatic cancer, severe heart attack, and dementia. All participants were men and were recruited from the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System. RESULTS: In the hypothetical stroke, metastatic colon cancer, and dementia scenarios, older age correlated with more aggressive care goals related to the use cardiopulmonary resuscitation to treat cardiopulmonary arrest. CONCLUSIONS: Advancing age in PD may correlate with paradoxically more aggressive goals as it relates to life-sustaining treatment preferences including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This may reflect a response to heightened concern among older adults with PD about the potential for compromised autonomy in the setting of aging.
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