Table 2 Comparison of patients meeting one or more SPICT-LIS criteria by the text-mining algorithms
Indicators | Relaxed-rule-based algorithm (N (%)) | Strict-rule-based algorithm (N (%)) |
|---|---|---|
Indicator 1: performance status is poor or deteriorating, best available treatment has limited effect | 3494 (24.3) | 2003 (13.9) |
Indicator 2: depends on others for care due to increasing physical and/or mental health problems | 3412 (23.8) | 1287 (9.0) |
Indicator 3: the individual’s carer requires more help and support | 8 (0.1) | 8 (0.1) |
Indicator 4: the individual experienced significant weight loss over the last few months, or remains underweight | 2533 (17.6) | 1969 (13.7) |
Indicator 5: persistent symptoms despite receiving the best available treatment for underlying condition(s); is unable to access treatment | 39 (0.3) | 39 (0.3) |
Indicator 6: the individual (or family) asks for palliative care; chooses to reduce, stop, or not have treatment; or wishes to focus on quality of life | 1126 (7.8) | 1039 (7.2) |
Met criteria | 3282 (22.9) | 1593 (11.1) |