Table 1.
Characteristics of the Study Sample (n = 104)
| Characteristic | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Female | 46 (44) |
| Race | |
| White | 77 (74) |
| Black | 26 (25) |
| Mixed race | 1 (1) |
| Age 65–79a | 61 (59) |
| Metastatic cancer | 9 (15) |
| Home oxygen or SOBb | 46 (75) |
| ESRD on dialysis | 3 (5) |
| Two hospitalizations | 21 (34) |
| Unable to walk | 8 (13) |
| Strokec | 14 (25) |
| Age ≥80 | 43 (41) |
| Representative in roomd | 69 (70) |
| Representative phone number availablee | 28 (97) |
| Primary care provider | 97 (93) |
| Primary care provider affiliated with study institutionf | 69 (72) |
a
Indicators of high risk for short-term mortality not mutually exclusive, percentages are among patients aged 65–79 years (n = 61).
b
Among patients aged 65–79 years with home oxygen or SOB, CHF = 16 (26%), COPD = 16 (26%).
c
Total n = 56.
d
Total n = 98.
e
Among patients without a representative present, n = 29.
f
Total n = 96.
SOB, shortness of breath; CHF, congestive heart failure; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.