Table 2.

Qualitative analysis

Perception and attitude of the family members of patients in the terminal stage towards death	Physical and psychological status of the respondents	The needs of the respondents	Respondents’ responses to death and growth
Death is natural law	Uncomfortable	Painless	Feel At a loss
Death is scary	Fatigue	Euthanasia	Divert attention and seek a way out
	Lonely and helpless	Companionship and care for patients	Face life positively
	Anxious	Economic support	New understanding
	Lost and confused	Support from family
		Effective communication with patients