| Limitation | 2015-2016, No. (%) | 1999-2000, No. (%) | Difference, % (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withholding of life-prolonging therapy | 892 (50) | 1143 (40.7) | 9.3 (6.4 to 12.3) | <.001 |
| Withdrawing of life-prolonging therapy | 692 (38.8) | 695 (24.8) | 14.0 (11.2 to 16.8) | <.001 |
| Failed CPR | 110 (6.2) | 628 (22.4) | −16.2 (−18.1 to −14.3) | <.001 |
| Brain death | 74 (4.1) | 261 (9.3) | −5.2 (−6.6 to −3.8) | <.001 |
| Active shortening of the dying process | 17 (1.0) | 80 (2.9) | −1.9 (−2.7 to −1.1) | <.001 |
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