Table 2.
A Comparison Between Patients Deceased in COVID-19 in Nursing Homes or in Hospitals, for All Registered Expected Deaths (n = 1346)a
| Characteristics | Nursing Homes | Hospitals | Pb |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 908 | 438 | |
| Age; mean (range) | 86.4 (52–106) SD 7.37 | 80.7 (20–107) SD 9.98 | <0.0001 |
| Female sex (%) | 505/908 (56) | 160/438 (37) | <0.00001 |
| Retained ability to express will day/days before death (%) | 469/867 (54) | 366/409 (89) | <0.00001 |
| EOL discussion with patients (%) | 609/828 (74) | 280/368 (76) | NS |
| EOL discussion with relativesc (%) | 681/831 (82) | 351/402 (87) | <0.05 |
| Dying with someone present (%) | 516/845 (61) | 237/430 (55) | <0.05 |
| Dying with relative(s)c presentd (%) | 108/845 (13) | 103/430 (24) | <0.00001 |
| Dying with staff presente | 438/845 (52) | 162/430 (38) | <0.00001 |
| Offered follow-up talk with relativesc (%) | 599/731 (82) | 224/308 (73) | <0.001 |
COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019; NS = not significant; EOL = end of life.
a
I do not know was an option for most questions. Therefore, numbers may not sum to group totals.
b
P-values indicate differences between patients deceased in nursing homes and hospitals. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
c
Relatives could be family, relatives, and/or close friends.
d
Any relative present, with or without the presence of staff.
e
Staff present, with or without the presence of relatives.