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October 2, 2025Open Access

Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviors, and Care Preferences Regarding Palliative Care Among Informal Caregivers of Older Adults in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

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XWXiaofen WuYHYanna HuangNWNing Wang

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and attitudes in informal caregivers, indicating gaps in palliative care awareness.

Key Points

  • Caregivers displayed moderate knowledge and positive attitudes towards palliative care, influencing care practices.
  • Key predictors of care preferences included education level, caregiving experience, and urban residency status.
  • Multiple linear regression highlighted strong correlations between caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, and supportive behaviors.
  • Targeted education initiatives are necessary to enhance caregiver literacy on palliative care for improved outcomes.

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Wu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de6f3683cbc991d0a2260bhttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7509548/v1
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