Table 3 The past experiences and attitudes of HCPs when dealing with relatives of patients
Frequency n | Percentage, % | |
|---|---|---|
Previous requests from relatives for FP | ||
Yes | 194 | 71.1 |
No | 76 | 27.8 |
Number of requests for FP in last 6 months | ||
No | 98 | 35.9 |
1–5 | 112 | 41.0 |
6–10 | 24 | 8.8 |
>10 | 30 | 11.0 |
Missing data | 6 | |
Your first reaction when asked for FP | ||
Anxious | 66 | 24.4 |
Dilemma | 121 | 44.8 |
Frustration | 6 | 2.2 |
Can’t remember | 77 | 28.6 |
Will you take the initiative to explain about resuscitation to relatives? | ||
Yes | 230 | 85.2 |
No | 34 | 12.6 |
Don’t know | 6 | 2.2 |
Relative’s reaction to resuscitation? | ||
Shock | 112 | 41.5 |
Disgusted | 11 | 4.1 |
Accepting | 112 | 41.5 |
Indifferent | 9 | 3.3 |
Not sure | 26 | 9.6 |