Survey on the attitude of families which have taken care of patients until their death at home

摘要

The results of our survey using a questionnaire were as follows: 1. patients' families had a positive attitude toward the patients' death at home, 2. a good communication was established between the nurses from our institution and the patients or their families, 3. the nurses were considered reliable and friendly, 4. for several days or immediately before the patients' death, which was the most severe period for the patients and their families, the patients and their families needed more support from the nurses.