The correlation between anger/agitation and other factors including spousal care in home-dwelling older adults with advanced cancer

Older adults with higher education levels were more likely to experience anger/agitation; it is suggested that strategies are tailored to educational levels. Home-dwelling older adults had a reduced likelihood of experiencing anger/agitation. At the end-of-life stage, those who received spousal care, the likelihood of experiencing anger/agitation in both the advanced cancer group and the chronic diseases group was found to be significantly reduced. It was recommended to focus on socioeconomic disparities among older adults with advanced cancer in end-of-life care and to improve home-based palliative care. There is a need to consider the specific type of emotions under different cultural surroundings. Culturally adapted hierarchical strategies are critical for China's aging cancer population on government, community, and technological levels.