Table 4.
Adjusted Means and SEs for Position and Time Worked in NHs From Random Effects Models on Palliative Care Knowledge Total Scores and Subscales (%)
| Characteristics | Psychological | Physical | End of Life | Total Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 1132 | 1147 | 1122 | 1177 |
| Position | ||||
| CNA (1) | 62.2 (1.8) | 93.0 (0.6) | 43.8 (0.8) | 66.7 (0.9) |
| LPN (2) | 74.8 (2.2) | 96.6 (0.7) | 57.5 (1.0) | 76.5 (1.0) |
| RN (3) | 86.4 (2.9) | 97.5 (0.1) | 62.5 (1.3) | 82.3 (1.3) |
| SW (4) | 85.3 (6.5) | 98.0 (2.1) | 54.7 (2.8) | 80.0 (2.7) |
| P-value | <0.0001a,b,c,d | <0.0001a,b | <0.0001a,b,c,d,e | <0.0001a,b,c,d |
| Time worked in NH | ||||
| <6 months (1) | 72.1 (3.9) | 96.5 (1.3) | 52.7 (1.7) | 73.9 (1.7) |
| 6 months–5 years (2) | 73.7 (2.5) | 96.8 (0.8) | 54.4 (1.1) | 75.1 (1.1) |
| 5–10 years (3) | 81.3 (2.9) | 96.1 (0.9) | 54.5 (1.3) | 77.9 (1.3) |
| >10 years (4) | 81.6 (2.5) | 95.8 (0.8) | 56.8 (1.1) | 78.6 (1.1) |
| P-value | 0.0064f | 0.7166 | 0.0792 | 0.0047c,f |
NHs = nursing homes; CNAs = certified nursing assistants; LPNs = licensed practical nurses; RNs = registered nurses; SWs = social workers.
Note: Covariates included in each model were the site-level effects of star rating, % of subjects with pain, occupancy rate, total number of beds, % Medicare, % Medicaid, % hospice, % with ≥50% dementia, and total nurse aides per 100 beds. Nursing facility was random effect.
Tukey-adjusted P-value for 1 vs. 2 ≤0.05.
Tukey-adjusted P-value for 1 vs. 3 ≤0.05.
Tukey-adjusted P-value for 1 vs. 4 ≤0.05.
Tukey-adjusted P-value for 2 vs. 3 ≤0.05.
Tukey-adjusted P-value for 3 vs. 4 ≤0.05.
Tukey-adjusted P-value for 2 vs. 4 ≤0.05.