Table 2.
Results of decision-making on the two presented cases (preference for comfort care)
| Subspecialties | n | Proportion (%) | Adjusted Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case 1 (HIE) | |||
| Neurology (n = 10) | 2 | 20.0 | 10.3 |
| Neonatology (n = 54) | 27 | 50.0 | 52.0 |
| Intensive care (n = 7) | 4 | 57.1 | 57.1 |
| Hemato-oncology (n = 18) | 14 | 77.8 | 83.0 |
| Case 2 (Leukemia) | |||
| Neurology (n = 10) | 3 | 30.0 | 35.7 |
| Neonatology (n = 54) | 26 | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Intensive care (n = 7) | 7 | 100 | 100 |
| Hemato-oncology (n = 18) | 17 | 94.4 | 93.9 |
HIE hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
Notes: The proportions were adjusted for age, sex, religion, and career as a pediatrician, as well as pediatric advance care planning education. Answer 1, preference for invasive respiratory support, including intubation and mechanical ventilation in the specified cases; Answer 2, preference for antibiotics and medications for symptom control rather than invasive respiratory support, in the cases