Table 4.
Group comparisons of subscales according to “place of care” (patients who died at a specialized PCU and patients who died at other wards)
| Groups | Overall items | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD), n, missing | Frequency (%) | |||||||
| Dying in right place1 (range 0–4) | Treated with dignity and respect by doctors2 (range 0–4) | Treated with dignity and respect by nurses2 (range 1–4) | Recommend ward3 (range 0–4) | Support for next-of-kin4 | ||||
| Yes | No | No answer | ||||||
| Place of death | PCU | 3.76 (0.84), n = 117, 3 missing | 3.95 (0.32), n = 108, 12 missing | 3.91 (0.36), n = 116, 4 missing | 3.89 (0.47), n = 118, 2 missing | 92.5 | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Other wards | 3.37 (1.34), n = 114, 3 missing | 3.75 (0.77), n = 108, 9 missing | 3.81 (0.52), n = 107, 10 missing | 3.31 (1.24), n = 109, 8 missing | 82.9 | 13.7 | 3.4 | |
| T test (p) | 0.008 | 0.012 | 0.091 | 0.000 | ||||
Statistical significances (p < 0.05) in italic
1In your opinion, did s/he die in the right place?
2How much of the time was s/he treated with respect and dignity in the last 2 days of life?
3How likely are you to recommend our organization to friends and family?
4Overall, in your opinion, were you adequately supported during his/her last 2 days of life?