Table 2 Successful goals of care documentation
From: Implementation and adoption of advanced care planning in the elderly trauma patient
Goals of care | Before (n = 177) | After (n = 294) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | ||
Documented | |||
Yes | 28 (16) | 103 (35) | |
No | 149 (84) | 191 (65) | < 0.01 |
Within 24 h | |||
Yes | 20 (11) | 61 (21) | |
No | 157 (89) | 233 (79) | < 0.01 |
Source | |||
Patient | 1 (4) | 2 (2) | |
Substitute decision-maker | 26 (93) | 87 (84) | |
Advance directive | 1 (4) | 14 (14) | ns |