Table 2.

Psychosocial well-being and quality of life according to advance care planning status

Domain	With Written ACP n=149	Without Written ACP n=144	p-value
A. Coping (BRIEF-COPE Scale)
Self-distraction	5 (2–8)	5 (2–8)	0.14
Active coping	7 (2–8)	6 (2–8)	0.01
Denial	2 (2–8)	2 (2–8)	0.46
Substance abuse	2 (2–8)	2 (2–7)	0.31
Use of emotional support	7 (2–8)	6 (2–8)	0.03
Use of instrumental support	6 (2–8)	5 (2–8)	<0.001
Behavioral disengagement	2 (2–7)	2 (2–6)	0.85
Venting	4 (2–8)	4 (2–8)	0.75
Positive reframing	5 (2–8)	5 (2–8)	0.15
Self–blame	2 (2–6)	2 (2–8)	0.42
Planning	7 (2–8)	6 (2–8)	0.02
Acceptance	7 (2–8)	7 (2–8)	0.33
Religion	5 (2–8)	5 (2–8)	0.15
Humor	3 (2–8)	4 (2–8)	0.42
B. Denial (Wilson’s Denial Scale)	4 (2–4)	4 (2–4)	0.64
C. Anxiety and Depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale)
HADS – Anxiety	0 (0–2)	0 (0–2)	0.72
HADS – Depression	0 (0–2)	0 (0–2)	0.14
D. Social Support (MOS – Social Support Scale)
Emotional and informational support	84 (25–100)	84 (0–100)	0.66
Tangible support	88 (19–100)	82 (0–100)	0.21
Affection	100 (8–100)	100 (0–100)	0.12
Positive social interactions	92 (25–100)	83 (0–100)	0.49
Overall support	88 (29–100)	86 (0–100)	0.36
E. Quality of Life (SF-36)
Physical Composite score	47 (13–66)	46 (15–64)	0.99
Mental Composite score	50 (7–66)	51 (21–65)	0.45
Physical functioning	80 (5–100)	80 (5–100)	0.70
Role limitations due to physical problems	50 (0–100)	50 (0–100)	0.77
Bodily Pain	84 (12–100)	84 (12–100)	0.60
Social functioning	75 (0–100)	75 (0–100)	0.88
General mental health	80 (0–100)	76 (20–100)	0.46
Role limitations due to emotional problems	100 (0–100)	100 (0–100)	0.65
Vitality	50 (0–100)	50 (0–90)	0.48
General health perceptions	57 (5–100)	58 (0–100)	0.85