Table 4 Variable coding scheme for independent variables.
Independent variable | Coding method |
|---|---|
Monthly household income | 0 = <¥3000; 1 = ¥3000–5000; 2 = ¥5000–8000; 3 = ¥8000–10,000; 4 = >¥10,000 |
Knowledge about patient’s disease and ECMO-related information | 0 = Uninformed; 1 = Moderately informed; 2 = Well informed |
Decision fatigue | Raw scores entered |
Decision readiness | Raw scores entered |
Physician trust | Raw scores entered |
Social support | Raw scores entered |
