Table 6 Median Likert Agreement Scores ----- Final Delphi Round
From: Consensus guidelines on analgesia and sedation in dying intensive care unit patients
| Â | Intensivist | Coroner | Validation |
|---|---|---|---|
Palliative Care in ICU: | 7 (5 – 7)a | 7 (5 – 7) | 6 (3 – 7) |
Goals of Palliative Care: | 7 (6 – 7) | 6 (5 – 7) | 7 (4 – 7) |
Difficulties in Assessment: | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (4 – 7) | 6 (5 – 7) |
Relief of Pain & Suffering: | 7 (4 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) |
Initial Dose: | 7 (4 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 6.25 (5 – 7) |
Titration: | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (5 – 7) | 5.25 (4 – 7) |
Maximal Dose: | 7 (2 – 7) | 7 (5 – 7) | 6.5 (4 – 7) |
Timing of Administration: | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (5 – 7) | 6 (4 – 7) |
Special Situations: | 7 (3 – 7) | 7 (5 – 7) | 6 (2 – 7) |
Terminal Sedation: | 7 (4 – 7) | 7 (4 – 7) | 6 (5 – 7) |
Intent: | 7 (4 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 6 (3 – 7) |
Double Effect: | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 | 7 (5 – 7) |
Palliative Care vs. Euthanasia: | 7 (4 – 7) | 7 | 6 (4 – 7) |
Improvement of Palliation: | 7 (5 – 7) | 6 (5 – 7) | 6 (5 – 7) |
Support for Staff: | 7 (5 – 7) | 7 (5 – 7) | 6 (5 – 7) |
Palliative Care Consult: | 7 (2 – 7) | 7 (5 – 7) | 5.5 (3 – 7) |