Table 1 Demographic data of the patients in palliative phase, enrolled at two Medical Home Care Units in Stockholm, that were included in this study
Unit A (CPR-decision mandatory) | Unit B (CPR-decision not mandatory) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Patients in palliative phase | N = 316 | N = 219 | NA |
Average age (range) | 69 years (23–95) | 73 years (18–99) | p = 0.88 |
Men | 49% N = 155 | 49% N = 108 | p = 1.00 |
Women | 51% N = 161 | 51% N = 111 | p = 1.00 |
Decision about CPR (yes or no) | 100% N = 316 | 79% N = 173 | p < 0.001 |
Decision of “attempt CPR” | 57% N = 180 | 50% N = 109 | p = 0.11 |
Decision of “do not attempt CPR” (DNACPR) | 43% N = 136 | 37% N = 81 | p = 0.21 |
Decision of DNACPR In-patients / Hospice Ward | 100% N = 16 | 100% N = 12 | p = 1.00 |
DNACPR decision: Information to patient | 53% N = 72 | 14% N = 11 | p < 0.001 |
DNACPR decision: Information to next-of-kin | 42% N = 57 | 6% N = 5 | p < 0.001 |