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Table 5 Effect of PDQ on patients’ CARE scores (N = 30)

From: The dignified approach to care: a pilot study using the patient dignity question as an intervention to enhance dignity and person-centred care for people with palliative care needs in the acute hospital setting

CARE measure question: How was your healthcare team at…

Decrease

No change

Increase

Missing

 

N (%)

N (%)

N (%)

N (%)

Making you feel at ease?

4 (13.3%)

20 (66.7%)

6 (20.0%)

0 (0%)

Letting you tell your “story”?

5 (16.7%)

18 (60.0%)

4 (13.3%)

3 (10%)

Really listening?

2 (6.7%)

20 (66.7%)

8 (26.7%)

0 (0%)

Being interested in you as a whole person?

5 (16.7%)

14 (46.7%)

11 (36.7%)

0 (0%)

Fully understanding your concerns?

5 (16.7%)

18 (56.7%)

6 (20.0%)

1 (3.3%)

Showing care and compassion?

5 (16.7%)

17 (56.7%)

8 (26.7%)

0 (0%)

Being positive?

3 (10.0%)

17 (56.7%)

10 (33.3%)

0 (0%)

Explaining things clearly?

6 (20.0%)

19 (63.3%)

5 (16.7%)

0 (0%)

Helping you to take control?

4 (13.3%)

13 (43.3%)

11 (36.7%)

2 (6.7%)

Making a plan of action with you?

4 (13.3%)

16 (53.3%)

10 (33.3%)

0 (0%)