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Participant Characteristics
| Patients | Surrogates | |
|---|---|---|
| V=38 | N=31 | |
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Age: Mean years ± SD (range) | 78 ± 8 (65-89) | 57 ± 10 (33-76) |
| Gender: Female | 12 (32%) | 21 (68%) |
| Race/Ethnicity: | ||
| White, Non-Hispanic | 15 (39%) | 3 (9%) |
| African American | 4 (11%) | 16 (52%) |
| Latino/Hispanic | 13 (34%) | 0 (0%) |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6 (16%) | 12 (39%) |
| Fair to Poor Health Status | 16 (42%) | 9 (29%) |
| Limited Health Literacy | 10 (26%) | 5 (16%) |
