Table 4.
Selected Results of Latent Class Analysis for “How Important Would Each of the Following Be to You When Dealing With Your Own Dying?” (N = 217)a.
| Items | Class l: Relational (n = l62, 74·7%) | Class 2: Transactional/self-determination (n = 55, 25·3%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q18A | Not Important | 0·08 | 0·35 |
| Important1 | 0·92 | 0·65 | |
| Q18B | Not Important | 0·07 | 0·43 |
| Important1 | 0·93 | 0·57 | |
| Q18C | Not Important | 0·00 | 0·05 |
| Important1 | 1·00 | 0·95 | |
| Q18D | Not Important | 0·06 | 0·60 |
| Important1 | 0·94 | 0·40 | |
| Q18E | Not Important | 0·11 | 0·40 |
| Important1 | 0·89 | 0·60 | |
| Q18F | Not Important | 0·00 | 0·07 |
| Important1 | 1·00 | 0·93 | |
| Q18G | Not Important | 0·05 | 0·27 |
| Important1 | 0·95 | 0·73 | |
| Q18H | Not Important | 0·11 | 0·80 |
| Important1 | 0·89 | 0·20 | |
| Q18I | Not Important | 0·11 | 0·44 |
| Important1 | 0·89 | 0·56 | |
| Q18J | Not Important | 0·00 | 0·03 |
| Important1 | 1·00 | 0·97 |
a
6 participants who declined to give race were excluded.
Q18A: Family/friends visiting me.
Q18B: Staying in my own home.
Q18C: Honest answers from my doctor.
Q18D: Comfort from church services or persons such as a minister, priest, imam, or rabbi.
Q18E: Planning my own funeral.
Q18F: Being able to complete an advance directive that would let loved ones know my wishes if I were unable to speak for myself.
Q18G: Fulfilling personal goals/ pleasures.
Q18 H: Reviewing my life history with my family.
Q18I: Having health care professionals visit me at my home.
Q18 J: Understanding my treatment choices.