Table 3.
Relationship between the degree of satisfaction with each factor in the decision-making process of selecting an end-of-the life care place and the regret scores of the bereaved family.
| Variables | Mean (±SD) | Correlation coefficienta,b | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction with decision making | |||
| Family's support (n = 253) | 3.46 (±0.78) | −0.113 | 0.073 |
| Friends' support (n = 242) | 3.07 (±0.94) | −0.207 | 0.001 |
| Peer support (n = 242) | 2.21 (±1.00) | −0.197 | 0.002 |
| Relationship with physicians (n = 257) | 3.26 (±0.92) | −0.320 | <0.001 |
| Relationship with nurses (n = 257) | 3.49 (±0.72) | −0.169 | 0.007 |
| Information (n = 257) | 3.15 (±0.84) | −0.306 | <0.001 |
| Explanation by physician (n = 255) | 3.09 (±0.95) | −0.229 | <0.001 |
| Explanation by nurses (n = 256) | 3.11 (±0.92) | −0.173 | 0.005 |
| Thought as oneself (n = 256) | 3.29 (±0.73) | −0.400 | <0.001 |
| Participation in the decision (n = 255) | 3.39 (±0.72) | −0.392 | <0.001 |
a
Spearman's rank correlation coefficient.
b
The level of satisfaction with palliative care and the patient's age at death were used as adjustment factors.