Advance Directives Among Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors, Maryland, 2021

This study sought to identify determinates of advanced directives made by stroke survivors through a cross-sectional survey in the state of Maryland. Adult community-dwelling stroke survivors living in Maryland were surveyed on advance directives, palliative care knowledge, and attitudes towards life-sustaining treatments. Age, prior advance care planning discussion with a physician, palliative care knowledge, and attitudes towards life-sustaining treatments were independently associated with advance directives.