Table 5: Factors affecting treatment decisions.
|
Factors Affecting Decision Making (in order of influence) |
Mean Rank (SD) |
|
1. Disease stage |
8.8 (2.33) |
|
2. ECOG PS |
8.33 (2.16) |
|
3. Chronological Age |
6.33 (2.82) |
|
4. Functional Status (ADL/IADL) |
5.33 (3.33) |
|
5. Comorbidities |
5.07 (2.99) |
|
6. Cognition |
4.8 (2.88) |
|
7. Psychological Status |
4.73 (3.06) |
|
8. Objective physical performance |
4.27 (2.4) |
|
9. Social support status |
4.13 (2.83) |
|
10. Nutritional status |
3.93 (2.81) |
|
11. Polypharmacy |
3.53 (2.61) |