Table 13:
RCTs on Team-Based End-of-Life Care—Patient Satisfaction Results
| Author, Year | Model of Care | Measure | Assessment Time Point, post-enrolment (weeks) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gade et al, 2008 (19) | Hospital, Direct Contact | MCOHPQ | 1 | 0.001 |
| Hanks et al, 2002 (20) | Hospital, Direct Contact | MacAdam's Assessment of Suffering Questionnairea | 1 | Nonsignificant (exact value not reported) |
| Brumley et al, 2007 (17) | Home, Direct Contact | Reid-Gundlach Satisfaction with Services instrument | Baseline 30 days 60 days 90 days |
0.006 0.26 0.03 |
| Zimmermann et al, 2014 (24) | Comprehensive, Direct Contact, Early Start | FAMCARE-P16 scale | 12 16 |
0.000 < 0.001 |
Abbreviations: MCOHPQ, Modified City of Hope Patient Questionnaire; RCT, randomized controlled trial.
a
Questionnaire assessed 4 areas: i) information given about illness; ii) information given about treatment and medication; iii) availability of doctors for discussion; iv) availability of nurses for discussion.