Table 1 Characteristics of the response sample compared to the overall population of Flemish hospitals in 20071
Characteristic | Responding hospitals (N = 37) | Population2 (N = 67) |
|---|---|---|
Size of hospitals (bed capacity) | N (%) | N (%) |
   <250 beds | 6 (16) | 17 (25) |
   250-500 beds | 14 (38) | 27 (40) |
   501-750 beds | 9 (24) | 13 (19) |
   >750 beds | 8 (22) | 10 (15) |
Palliative care unit | N (%) | N (%) |
   Yes | 17 (46) | 27 (40) |
Membership in umbrella organisation | N (%) | N (%) |
   VVI3 | 21 (57) | 41 (61) |
   VOV4 | 11 (30) | 21 (31) |
   None | 5 (14) | 5 (8) |
Religious affiliation | N (%) | N (%) |
   Catholic | 22 (59) | 42 (63) |