Overall impressions of care and support*
| Local survey of bereaved relatives (n=858) | ||
|---|---|---|
| n | % | |
| 29a. How much of the time was s/he treated with respect and dignity in the last 2 days of life?—By doctors (n=815) | ||
| Always | 535 | 66 |
| Most of the time | 105 | 13 |
| Some of the time | 63 | 8 |
| Never | 25 | 3 |
| Do not know | 87 | 11 |
| Missing data | 43 | 5.0 |
| 29b. How much of the time was s/he treated with respect and dignity in the last 2 days of life?—By nurses (n=823) | ||
| Always | 577 | 70 |
| Most of the time | 131 | 16 |
| Some of the time | 76 | 9 |
| Never | 21 | 3 |
| Do not know | 18 | 2 |
| Missing data | 35 | 4.1 |
| 30. Overall, in your opinion, were you adequately supported during his/her last 2 days of life? (n=802) | ||
| Yes | 610 | 76 |
| No | 192 | 24 |
| Missing data | 56 | 6.5 |
*Missing data are presented as exact numbers (and percentages) for each of the questions within the tables. The cases of missing data were then excluded from all subsequent analysis and ‘valid’ percentages were calculated. Hence, the percentages within the tables are >100%.