Table 1 Characteristics of the most recently deceased patients
S. NRWb n = 190 | Bern n = 140 | Total n = 330 | Group comparison | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Average age (SD) | 76.8 (13.5) | 79.4 (15.9) | 77.95 (14.7) | p > 0.05 |
Sex: male | 51.1 % | 49.3 % | 50.3 % | p > 0.05 |
Place of death (in %) | ||||
At home | 43.2 % | 27.1 % | 36.4 % | value 26.92 (5 dfa) |
Nursing home | 24.2 % | 41.4 % | 31.5 % | |
General hospital | 17.9 % | 23.6 % | 20.3 % | p < 0.01 |
Inpatient hospice | 8.4 % | 0 % | 4.9 % | |
Palliative care unit | 4.2 % | 4.3 % | 4.2 % | |
Other/not specified | 2.1 % | 3.6 % | 2.7 % | |
Cause of death (in %) | ||||
Tumour | 51.1 % | 37.9 % | 45.5 % | value 14.2 (5 dfa) |
Cardiovascular disease | 18.9 % | 32.9 % | 24.8 % | |
Infection | 5.3 % | 10.7 % | 7.6 % | p < 0.05 |
Other | 14.2 % | 11.4 % | 13 % | |
Uncertain/inconclusive | 8.4 % | 5.7 % | 7.2 % | |
Not specified | 2.1 % | 1.4 % | 1.8 % |