Table 1.

Definitions of need by palliative care domain^11,12.

Need domain	Definition
Physical	Any need arising from a biological cause related to symptom burden or treatment, including decline in physical function and core activities related to activities of daily living.
Social	Any need relating to social roles and/or functioning. Social needs include: • Relational care needs: related to being in connection with others, including family carers and care professionals. • Social network needs: related to both supporting and being supported by family, friends, and neighbourhoods.
Psychological	Any need arising from psychological symptoms relating to present experience(s), including anxiety, depression, health, self-esteem, self-worth, and adjustment to a situation.
Spiritual	Any need relating to questions or thoughts about the nature of existence and being. This includes but is broader than religious needs. Spiritual needs include: • Needs that arise from distress or questioning the loss of future or hope. • Needs that relate to the way a person seeks and expresses their connectedness to existence.
Practical	Any need related to a requirement for resource(s) to enable a person to manipulate their environment so that they can live as well as possible both now and in the future. Practical needs include: • Environmental care needs, such as housing, aids, or adaptations. • Informational and/or financial needs. • Care planning, including planning for the future. • Access to and receipt of individualised care.