Table 2 Characteristics of caregivers
Caregivers | Physicians | Nurses |
|---|---|---|
Age, years, median [IQR] | 37 [33–47] N = 197 | 30 [26–36] N = 258 |
Number of years in the unit, median [IQR] | 7 [4–15] N = 197 | 6 [3–10] N = 258 |
Religious belief | 49.6% N = 197 | 45.8% N = 258 |
Taking care of the patient for one or a few days | 81% N = 496 | 89% N = 480 |
Disagreements between caregivers on the intensity of life support | 9.1% N = 496 | 12.3% N = 480 |
Disagreements between caregivers and relatives | 7.7% N = 496 | 7.1% N = 476 |
Disagreements between ICU caregivers and other department’s physicians | 5.1% N = 493 | 3.0% N = 474 |