Rank in order of less importance | Need | Mean score | SD |
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1 | To talk about the possibility of the patient dying | 2.26 | 1.215 |
2 | To be told about transfer plans | 2.47 | 1.190 |
3 | To feel accepted by the hospital staff | 2.47 | 1.070 |
4 | To have directions regarding what to do at the bedside | 2.48 | 1.190 |
5 | To have friends nearby for support | 2.58 | 1.049 |
6 | To have explanation of the environment and machines around the patient | 2.64 | 1.070 |
7 | To help with the patient’s physical care | 2.71 | 1.155 |
8 | To have visiting hours or restrictions changed for special conditions | 2.76 | 1.093 |
9 | To talk with the doctor each day | 2.79 | 1.112 |
10 | To know the prognosis | 2.80 | 1.152 |