TABLE 2 ].
Demographic Characteristics by Self-reported Race of Family Caregivers
| Characteristic | Black (n = 9 [42.9%]) | White (n = 12 [57.1%]) |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Patient characteristics | ||
| Age, y | 65.2 (9.7) | 64.3 (9.2) |
| Race | ||
| Black | 9 (100%) | 0 |
| White | 0 | 12 (100%) |
| Female sex | 7 (77.8%) | 5 (41.7%) |
| Location before hospitalization | ||
| Home | 7 (77.8%) | 12 (100%) |
| Skilled nursing facility | 2 (22.2%) | 0 |
| No. of chronic comorbidities | 2.7 (1.7) | 2.4 (1.2) |
| Code statusa | ||
| Full code | 9 (100%) | 11 (91.7%) |
| Do not attempt resuscitation | 0 | 1 (8.3%) |
| Insurance type | ||
| Medicare | 3 (33.3%) | 5 (41.7%) |
| Medicaid | 0 | 2 (16.7%) |
| Commercial | 4 (44.4%) | 5 (41.7%) |
| No insurance | 2 (22.2%) | 0 |
| Received palliative care consultationb | 2 (25.0%) | 4 (36.4%) |
| Died during hospitalization | 3 (33.3%) | 4 (33.3%) |
| Family caregiver characteristics | ||
| Age, yc | 50.6 (13.6) | 61.7 (10.7) |
| Female sex | 7 (77.8%) | 9 (75.0%) |
| Relationship to patient | ||
| Spouse | 2 (22.2%) | 9 (75.0%) |
| Child | 7 (77.8%) | 2 (16.7%) |
| Parent | 0 | 1 (8.3%) |
| Spirituality NEST score | 2.2 (2.9) | 3.8 (2.9) |
| Time between discharge from ICU and interview, d | 123.8 (65.4) | 90.2 (74.0) |
NEST = Needs, Existential Concerns, Symptoms, and Therapeutic Interactions.
a
Code status at the time of randomization in the parent trial.
b
Two responses missing, 1 each from Black and White family caregivers.
c
One response missing from a Black family caregiver.