Association of surprise question and palliative care screening tool with 12-month mortality among patients
| Variables | Number of patients | 12-month mortality | Univariate | Multivariate analysis† |
| N (%) | OR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI) | ||
| Surprise question response ‘yes’ and PCST score <4 | 17 414 | 715 (4.11) | 1 | 1 |
| Surprise question response ‘no’ or PCST score ≥4 | 3684 | 1039 (28.20) | 9.17 (8.27 to 10.18)*** | 2.01 (1.73 to 2.32)*** |
***<0.001.
†Adjusting for demographics, ECOG performance status and comorbidities.
ECOG, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group.