Table 1. Family and Patient Characteristics.
| Valid n | Statistic | |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Characteristics | ||
| Female, n (%) | 131 | 50 (38.2) |
| Racial/ethnic minority, n (%) | 117 | 20 (17.1) |
| Age at ICU admit, mean (SD) | 131 | 55.0 (18.2) |
| Days in hospital, mean (SD) | 118 | 27.8 (18.7) |
| Died in hospital, n (%) | 131 | 37 (28.2) |
| Family Characteristics | ||
| Female, n (%) | 193 | 131 (67.9) |
| Racial/ethnic minority, n (%) | 117 | 20 (17.1) |
| Education level, median (IQR)a | 193 | 4 (1) |
| Relationship to patient, n (%) | 193 | |
| Spouse | 59 (30.6) | |
| Child of patient | 52 (26.9) | |
| Parent of patient | 34 (17.6) | |
| Other | 48 (24.9) | |
| Age, mean (SD) | 190 | 51.1 (13.0) |
| Years of acquaintance, mean (SD) | 191 | 33.0 (15.8) |
a
1=8th grade or less; 2=some high school; 3=high school graduate or equivalent; 4=trade school or some college; 5=undergraduate degree; 6=post-college education