Perspectives of Advance Care Planning for Latinos During COVID-19

Jen Hirsch, Tamara Cadet, Kristen Wells, Beti Thompson, Karen Bullock, Frances R. Nedjat-Haiem, School of Social Work, Michigan State University, East Lansing, School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, School of Social Work, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, School of Social Work, San Diego State University, San Diego

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on November 17, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
Latinos face challenges in accessing care for serious illness and lack preparedness for healthcare crises which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a social ecological model, this study explored perceptions of advanced care planning (ACP) ...