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Why do older people refuse resuscitation? A qualitative study examining retirement village residents' resuscitation decisions.

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Abstract
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There is a dearth of qualitative research on resuscitation preferences of older New Zealanders. The aim of this study was to investigate the resuscitation preferences of older New Zealanders in a retirement village or residential care setting, as well as the reasons for these preferences.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
Volume
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18
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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49-56
ISSN Number
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1346-3500
DOI
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10.1111/psyg.12286
Short Title
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Psychogeriatrics
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