Table 3 Frequencies of SPICT-DE™ general indicators at initial assessment (n = 580 patients)
General indicator | n | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
Unplanned hospital admission(s) | Yes | 207 | 35.7 |
No | 373 | 64.3 | |
Poor or deteriorating performance status with limited reversibility (e.g. stays in bed or a chair for more than half the day) | Yes | 435 | 75.0 |
No | 145 | 25.0 | |
Depends on others for care due to increasing physical and/or mental health problems | Yes | 467 | 80.5 |
No | 113 | 19.5 | |
Family caregiver needs (more) help and support | Yes | 210 | 36.2 |
No | 370 | 63.8 | |
Progressive weight loss; persistently underweight; low muscle mass | Yes | 167 | 28.8 |
No | 413 | 71.2 | |
Persistent symptoms despite optimal treatment of underlying condition(s) | Yes | 282 | 48.6 |
No | 298 | 51.4 | |
Patient (or family) asks for palliative care to reduce, stop, or not have treatment | Yes | 82 | 14.1 |
No | 498 | 85.9 | |