Choice for dialysis (n = 75) | Choice for conservative care (n = 24) | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
Mean age (years) | 79.8 ± 4.3 | 84.2 ± 4.9 | < 0.001 |
Female | 21 (28%) | 11 (46%) | 0.10 |
Davies comorbidity score | 0.88 | ||
No comorbidity | 9 (12%) | 2 (8%) | |
Intermediate comorbidity | 44 (59%) | 15 (63%) | |
Severe comorbidity | 22 (29%) | 7 (29%) | |
Currently living with partner | 48/70 (69%)a | 10/23 (44%)a | 0.03 |
Stated to be religious | 55/74 (74%)a | 17 (71%) | 0.74 |
Education levelb | 0.15 | ||
Primary education | 16/73 (22%)a | 10 (42%) | |
Secondary education | 44/73 (60%)a | 10 (42%) | |
Tertiary education | 13/73 (18%)a | 4 (17%) | |
Time since original treatment decision | 0.04 | ||
< 6 months | 7 (9%) | 8 (33%) | |
6–12 months | 18 (24%) | 4 (17%) | |
12–24 months | 21 (28%) | 5 (21%) | |
> 24 months | 29 (39%) | 7 (29%) | |
Current treatment modality | 41 (55%) pre-dialysis 24 (32%) hemodialysis 10 (13%) peritoneal dialysis | 24 (100%) conservative care | |
Median number of consultations about preferred treatment between patient and healthcare team | 4 (interquartile range: 3–5; minimum: 2; maximum: 14) | 2 (interquartile range: 1–6; minimum: 1; maximum: 11) | 0.002 |
Interviewer-administration of questionnaire | 26 (35%) | 6 (25%) | 0.38 |