Table 4 Patients’ and family members’ perceptions of engagement in care plans by gender and by who performed the assessment
Items | Level | Gender | P-value | Who performed the assessment | P-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Female (n = 38) | Male (n = 44) | Patients (n = 36) | Family members (n = 46) | ||||
The doctor/ nurse addressed and referred to me directly | Not performed | 1 (2.6%) | 0 | 0.620 | 0 | 1 (2.2%) | 0.312 |
Performed some of the time | 2 (5.3%) | 4 (9.1%) | 3 (5.6%) | 3 (6.5%) | |||
Performed most of the time | 4 (10.5%) | 6 (13.6%) | 2 (5.6%) | 8 (17.4%) | |||
Always performed | 31 (81.6%) | 34 (77.3%) | 31 (86.1%) | 34 (73.9%) | |||
The doctor/nurse self-introduced and identified their role in my care | Not performed | 0 | 0 | 0.957 | 0 | 0 | 0.557 |
Performed some of the time | 2 (5.3%) | 3 (6.8%) | 2 (5.6%) | 3 (6.5%) | |||
Performed most of the time | 6 (15.8%) | 7 (15.9%) | 4 (11.1%) | 9 (19.6%) | |||
Always performed | 30 (78.9%) | 34 (77.3%) | 30 (83.3%) | 34 (73.9%) | |||
The doctor/nurse explains to me my treatment plan. | Not performed | 1 (2.6%) | 2 (4.5%) | 0.660 | 1 (2.8%) | 2 (4.3%) | 0.351 |
Performed some of the time | 2 (5.3%) | 3 (6.8%) | 3 (8.3%) | 2 (4.3%) | |||
Performed most of the time | 8 (21.1%) | 5 (11.4%) | 3 (8.3%) | 10 (21.7%) | |||
Always performed | 27 (71.1%) | 34 (77.3%) | 29 (80.6%) | 32 (69.6) | |||
The doctor/nurse engages me and my family in the decision making regarding my care. | Not performed | 1 (2.6%) | 1 (2.3%) | 0.769 | 1 (2.8%) | 1 (2.2%) | 0.497 |
Performed some of the time | 5 (13.2%) | 3 (6.8%) | 3 (8.3%) | 5 (10.9%) | |||
Performed most of the time | 6 (15.8%) | 6 (13.6%) | 3 (8.3%) | 9 (19.6%) | |||
Always performed | 26 (68.4%) | 34 (77.3%) | 29 (80.6%) | 31 (67.4%) | |||
I feel that my opinions and concerns matter to the doctor/nurse responsible for my care. | Not performed | 1 (2.6%) | 2 (4.5%) | 0.682 | 2 (5.6%) | 1 (2.2%) | 0.742 |
Performed some of the time | 3 (7.9%) | 2 (4.5%) | 2 (5.6%) | 3 (6.5%) | |||
Performed most of the time | 4 (10.5) | 8 (18.2%) | 4 (11.1%) | 8 (17.4%) | |||
Always performed | 30 (78.9%) | 32 (72.7%) | 28 (77.8%) | 34 (73.9%) | |||
I feel I am a partner in my own treatment and healthcare plan. | Not performed | 1 (2.6%) | 1 (2.3%) | 0.478 | 1 (2.8%) | 1 (2.2%) | 0.313 |
Performed some of the time | 4 (10.5%) | 2 (4.5%) | 1 (2.8%) | 5 (10.9%) | |||
Performed most of the time | 2 (5.3%) | 6 (13.6%) | 2 (5.6%) | 6 (13%) | |||
Always performed | 31 (81.6%) | 35 (79.5%) | 32 (88.9%) | 34 (73.9%) | |||