Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Comfort care

Abstract

This study explored the comfort care preferences of Filipino older adults of barangay Burol, Dasmariñas, Cavite, aiming to tackle and determine that variations in preferences include location, health management, advance directives, and support systems. A convergent mixed-method approach was applied to provide a comprehensive understanding of how the social, cultural, and individual preferences of older Filipino adults interact with personal preferences. Quantitative data was collected through a pen-and-paper questionnaire with 318 respondents, whereas qualitative data was gathered through a semi-structured interview with 16 respondents who are 60 years old and above and residents of Barangay Burol. With the 318 Filipino older adults, they are mostly aged 60-70 (70-80%) and predominantly female (58.2%). The results revealed that there is a strong preference for receiving comfort care at home (M=3.54) and involving family in healthcare decisions (M=3.69), with high comfort in discussing care preferences (M=3.65). There are no significant differences in preferences based on age, sex, socioeconomic status, and educational attainment. However, distance to healthcare facilities is significant (p=0.031). Additionally, four themes emerged: the central role of family, balancing beliefs and advice, adapting to comfort care needs, and favoring home-based care over institutional settings. The study’s findings indicate that understanding the comfort care preferences of Filipino older adults necessitates a multifaceted approach that includes social, cultural, emotional, and medical perspective factors. Additionally, they prefer home-based care and value autonomy through advance directives. A holistic, culturally sensitive approach is key to honoring their unique needs and values.

First Advisor

Ronald Ian Lim, RN, MAN

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