Table 6.

Multiple logistic regression analysis predicting specific TIC practices (N=147)

Summed scores for self-rated competency	OR	P>|z|	[95% CI]
1. Ask a patient questions to assess his/her symptoms of distress	1.21	0.000	1.09 – 1.33
2. Ask family members questions to assess their symptoms of distress	1.21	0.000	1.10 – 1.43
3. Teach a patient specific ways to manage pain and anxiety during a procedure	1.13	0.016	1.02 – 1.24
4. Teach a patient specific ways to cope with upsetting experiences	1.16	0.001	1.06 – 1.28
5. Encourage patients to make use of their own social support system (family, friends, church, etc.)	1.18	0.005	1.05 – 1.32
6. Teach family what to say to their family member after a difficult/painful/scary experience	1.24	0.000	1.21 – 1.37
7. Provide information to family about emotional or behavioral reactions that indicate their family member may need help	1.29	0.000	1.16 – 1.43