Abstract

CUCALON-ARENAL, José Manuel  and  GRUPO DE ESTUDIANTES DE LA ASIGNATURA DE 'ESTILOS DE VIDA' et al. University students' opinions regarding end-of-life care. FEM (Ed. impresa) [online]. 2013, vol.16, n.3, pp.181-186. ISSN 2014-9840.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S2014-98322013000300009.

Introduction. The progressive aging of the population, increased life expectancy, coupled with technological and scientific advances mean that the population demands specific care at the end of life, with special care to respect their wishes and care leading to end what has been called a dignified death without suffering. Materials and methods. Through this study descriptive survey know the information handled by university and what their wishes and opinions regarding terminal illness and care at the end of life, living will and declaration of wills (advance directives). Respondents were 300 students of the University of Zaragoza Campus, students and faculties of social and sciences. Results. University students, mostly women, of Christian religion with a mean age of 22 years, would like to be informed of your condition by your doctor, you have available to discuss their illness and their feelings. Your doctor especially valued their involvement and understanding. They want to talk about the final stage, their desires, of organ donation. Wish, also, applied necessary palliative care at home. In case of death wish to be cremated. Conclusion. The university students are not sufficiently informed about the documents of wills (advance directives or living will), have an interest in this issue and expect from their doctors and family involvement and understanding of the disease and death. They want to be heard and have an opinion on what should be done when it came to the end of their lives.

Keywords : Care at the end of the life; College students; Complete wills; Survey; Vital testament.

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