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) |