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Descriptive statistics for development and validation datasets
| Characteristic | Development (N = 504) | Validation (N = 508) |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 52% |
| Male | 47% | 48% |
| Age <60 years | 16% | 12% |
| Age >60 years | 84% | 88% |
| Cancer | 79% | 77% |
| Non-cancer | 21% | 23% |
| Mean total POS score | 13.03 | 13.14 |
POS Palliative Care Outcome Scale
