Table 2.
Survey Items Associated With Reactions and Engagement With ACP.
| Item | Positive reactions | Engagement of ACP | Negative reactions | M (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The information in this pamphlet was presented clearly. | 0.8880 | 4.47 (0.87) | ||
| The information in this pamphlet was easy to understand. | 0.8747 | 4.52 (0.67) | ||
| The information in this pamphlet was helpful. | 0.8512 | 4.33 (0.66) | ||
| The information in this pamphlet was meaningful and relevant. | 0.8955 | 4.19 (0.68) | ||
| The information in this pamphlet was upsetting or distressing. | 0.8933 | 1.95 (1.20) | ||
| The information in this pamphlet provided had sections that I felt were not important. | 0.8216 | 2.67 (1.28) | ||
| The information in this pamphlet provided very helpful online resources. | 0.6568 | 4.25 (0.72) | ||
| I feel more comfortable to explore my (or my family or friend’s) values and preferences about palliative/end-of-life (EOL) care. | 0.7014 | 3.95 (0.69) | ||
| I want to speak with a health care provider about the information in this pamphlet. | 0.7381 | 3.80 (0.95) | ||
| I feel more knowledgeable about the trajectory of my illness (or the illness of my family member or friend). | 0.7405 | 3.56 (1.10) | ||
| I intend to share this information with a family member or friend. | 0.8133 | 4.21 (0.79) | ||
| I started to speak to my family member(s) or friend about care preferences or values. | 0.7612 | 4.05 (0.69) | ||
| I have spoken with a health care provider about some or all of the information in this pamphlet. | 0.7928 | 3.00 (1.33) | ||
| I plan to have more conversations with my (or my family member or friend’s) health care team about care preferences and values in the future. | 0.8328 | 4.05 (0.89) | ||
| I plan to have more conversations with my family member(s) or friend about care preferences and values in the future. | 0.8380 | 4.15 (0.81) |
Note. The following items did not conceptually fit into their loaded factor and were subsequently removed from the factor analysis: “I was encouraged to think about my (or my family or friend’s) values or goals of care” and “I know what to ask about future care needs.” ACP = advance care planning.