Table 3 Dependent variables
Variable | Measurement/Instrument | Source |
|---|---|---|
Primary Dependent Variables | ||
Rate and timing of palliative care consultation | Yes/No; Days from enrollment to consultation | Medical Record |
Quality of life | FACT-G at 12 weeks | Patient Interview |
Depression | PHQ-9 at 12 weeks | Patient Interview |
Hospital length of stay | Days during index admission | Medical Record |
Survival | Days from enrollment | Medical Record |
Secondary Dependent Variables | ||
ICU Admission and ICU length of stay (if admitted) | Yes/No; ICU bed days | Administrative database |
Hospital costs | Total, direct costs during index hospitalization | Administrative database |
Hospital readmissions over 30 and 180 days from enrollment | Count | Medical Record |
Repeat ED visits over 30 and 180 days from enrollment | Count | Medical Record |