Table 1.
Characteristics of Study Participants (N=18,145)
| Variables | n | % or Mean /SD |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Complexity | 2357 | 12.98 |
| Complex Chronic Condition | 8784 | 48.39 |
| Technology Dependence | 4160 | 22.92 |
| Multiple Complex Chronic Conditions | 5088 | 28.03 |
| Mental/Behavioral Disorders | 6195 | 34.13 |
| Covariates | ||
| Age | 18145 | 7.45 (6.33) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 9290 | 51.22 |
| Female | 8855 | 48.78 |
| Race | ||
| Caucasian | 9767 | 53.81 |
| Non-Caucasian | 8378 | 46.19 |
| Hispanic | 4001 | 22.04 |
| Hospice Size | ||
| <50 employees | 11691 | 64.44 |
| >50 employees | 6454 | 35.56 |
| Hospice Ownership | ||
| For-Profit | 11113 | 61.26 |
| Nonprofit/Government | 7032 | 38.74 |
| Hospice Age | 18145 | 18.30 (9.82) |
| Hospice Pediatric Program | 6111 | 33.67 |
| Community Household Income | ||
| <$50,000/yr | 6455 | 35.56 |
| >$50,000/yr | 11690 | 64.44 |
| Region | ||
| Northeast | 10431 | 57.46 |
| Midwest | 4404 | 24.26 |
| South | 2132 | 11.75 |
| West | NA | NA |
| Rural | 6068 | 33.43 |
Note: SD, standard deviation; NA, not able to report due to data use agreement restrictions