Revealing the divide: Contrasting COVID-19 outcomes in Green Houses and traditional nursing homes in the United States.

Introduction: This study compares COVID-19 case and mortality rates in Green Houses (GHs) and traditional nursing homes (NHs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: CMS data from 10 states (June 2020 to September 2022) were analyzed for GHs (n = 19), small NHs (n = 266), and large NHs (n = 2,932). Multivariate Poisson regressions with GEE were used.

Unveiling the Influencers: An Exploration of Factors Determining Advance Directive Completion Among Community-Dwelling Adults.

Introduction: Advance directives (AdvDirs) align end-of-life care with personal values, averting unnecessary treatments. This study explores factors influencing AdvDir completion.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with community-dwelling adults (n = 166) age range 18-93, using a survey to gather sociodemographics, beliefs, and AdvDir experiences.

Exploring Five Wishes and End-of-Life Care Planning in Young Adults.

Introduction: Our study aims to (1) examine the perspectives of young adults toward Five Wishes, and (2) measure their preferences related to personal, emotional, spiritual, and medical choices in end-of-life care planning.

Methods: Data were collected using a structured survey questionnaire and Five Wishes. Participants include graduate students (n = 30) attending a university in New York State.

Are Young Adults Ready to Complete Advance Directives?

Introduction: The dual objective of this study is to examine the perspectives of young adults toward advance directives (ADs) and their preferences related to life-sustaining treatment and care options.

Methods: Participants include graduate students (n = 30) attending a university in New York State. Data were collected using a structured survey questionnaire and Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form.