Table 1.
Descriptive Statistics of Study Variables (N=207)
| Variables | N | Mean/Percentage | Standard Deviation | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Enrollment (%) | 32 | 15.46 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Hospice Length of Stay | 207 | 5.40 | 23.49 | 0 | 191 |
| Female (%) | 94 | 45.41 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Race | |||||
| Caucasian (%) | 19 | 10.00 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Non- Caucasian (%) | 188 | 90.00 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Hispanic (%) | 78 | 37.68 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Usual Source of Care (%) | 78 | 37.68 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Hospice Accessibility (%) | 168 | 81.16 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Hospital Accessibility (%) | 115 | 55.56 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Diagnosis | |||||
| Congenital (%) | 68 | 32.85 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Cardiovascular (%) | 149 | 71.98 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Neuromuscular (%) | 64 | 30.92 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Gastrointestinal (%) | 21 | 10.14 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Respiratory (%) | 46 | 22.22 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Comorbidities (%) | 113 | 54.59 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Health Status | |||||
| Disability Status (%) | 174 | 84.06 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Psychological Status (%) | 34 | 16.43 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Functional Status (%) | 109 | 52.66 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| Years | |||||
| 2007 (%) | 48 | 23.19 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 (%) | 61 | 29.47 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 (%) | 55 | 26.57 | --- | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 (%) | 43 | 20.77 | --- | 0 | 1 |