Table 3.
Physicians with and without own advance directive: group comparison and regression model.
| GP has own advance directive (n = 227) % | Does not have own advance directive (n = 228) % | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 50.6 | 49.4 | .763 |
| Age ≥54 years | 55.9 | 44.1 | .008 |
| Additional training in palliative medicine: | |||
| Completed course in palliative medicine | 56.4 | 43.6 | .002 |
| Holds sub-specialization degree in palliative medicine | 62.2 | 37.8 | .021 |
| Completed course or has sub-specialization | 56.7 | 43.3 | .002 |
| Consultation on LW ≥20 min | 52.7 | 47.3 | .266 |
| Consultation on PA lasts ≥15 min | 50.6 | 49.4 | .709 |
| Associations between physician characteristics and having own advance directive (logistic regression model): | |||
| |
Odds ratio |
95% confidence interval |
p value |
| Age ≥54 years | 1.775 | 1.218–2.586 | .003 |
| Completed course in palliative medicine | 1.669 | 1.101–2.529 | .016 |
| Holds sub-specialization degree in palliative medicine | 1.327 | 0.758–2.323 | .322 |