Table 4.
Characteristics of Study Participants
| Characteristic | Full Sample, n (%) | Cardiology, n (%) | Primary Care, n (%) | Palliative Care, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Age, median [range], years | 42.5 [27 to 57] | 39.5 [33 to 56] | 46 [35 to 55] | 52.5 [27 to 57] |
| Female | 11 (61) | 3 (50) | 3 (50) | 5 (83) |
| Race | ||||
| White | 16 (89) | 4 (67) | 6 (100) | 6 (100) |
| African American | 1 (5) | 1 (17) | — | — |
| Asian | 1 (5) | 1 (17) | — | — |
| Years in practice, median [range] | 12 [2 to 38] | 9.5 [2 to 23] | 16.5 [7 to 32] | 23 [3 to 38] |
| Practice setting | ||||
| Academic | 12 (67) | 4 (67) | 6 (100) | 2 (33) |
| Nonacademic | 5 (28) | 1 (17) | — | 4 (67) |
| Both | 1 (6) | 1 (17) | — | — |
| Provider type | ||||
| Physician | 12 (67) | 4 (67) | 4 (67) | 4 (67) |
| Nurse practitioner | 3 (18) | 1 (17) | 1 (17) | 1 (17) |
| Physician assistant | 3 (18) | 1 (17) | 1 (17) | 1 (17) |
| Current HF caseload, patients | ||||
| 0 | 1 (6) | — | — | 1 (20) |
| 1 to 10 | 5 (28) | — | 2 (33) | 3 (50) |
| 11 to 25 | 3 (18) | — | 2 (33) | 2 (40) |
| 26 to 50 | 3 (18) | 2 (33) | 1 (17) | — |
| 51 to 100 | 2 (12) | 1 (17) | 1 (17) | — |
| >100 | 3 (18) | 3 (50) | — | — |
| HF caseload in past year, patients | ||||
| 1 to 10 | 3 (18) | — | 3 (50) | — |
| 11 to 25 | 2 (12) | — | 1 (17) | 1 (20) |
| 26 to 50 | 5 (29) | 1 (17) | 2 (33) | 2 (40) |
| 51 to 100 | 2 (12) | — | — | 2 (40) |
| >100 | 5 (29) | 5 (83) | — | — |
Columns may not total 100% due to rounding and missing data. HF indicates heart failure.