Table 1.
Family Assessment of Treatment at the End of Life (FATE) survey scores* among head and neck cancer patients compared with prior survey results.
| Mean | Range | Standard deviation | Mean (Cassarett et al)7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 | 22–93 | 16.16 | 60 |
| Well-being and dignity | 69 | 25–100 | 23.53 | 61 |
| Information and communication | 61 | 0–100 | 32.05 | 62 |
| Treatment preference | 79 | 0–100 | 28.15 | 72 |
| Emotional and spiritual support | 70 | 0–100 | 35.64 | 65 |
| Management of symptoms | 31 | 0–100 | 27.72 | 40 |
| Choice of facility | 76 | 0–100 | 43.15 | 85 |
| Access to services | 78 | 0–100 | 35.36 | 57 |
| Care at time of death | 66 | 0–100 | 27.60 | 64 |
Possible scores 0–100 in each category.