Table 1.
Needs detected by the patients themselves in the end-of-life process according to different techniques.
| Dimension | Codes | Dating | Non-Participant Observation | Interview | Discussion Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presence | Accompaniment | 12 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accompanied solitude | 8 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Communication | Conspiracy of silence | 10 | Yes | Yes | |
| Express preferences and concerns | 14 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Solitude | 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Spiritual support | Meaning of life | 10 | Yes | Yes | |
| Accompaniment | 11 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Resilience and reconciliation | 7 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Spiritual growth | 6 | Yes | |||
| Religious practices | 13 | Yes | |||
| Farewell | 11 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Emotional support | Fear of sudden death | 8 | Yes | ||
| Fear of the suffering of family members | 5 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Feeling heard | 12 | Yes | |||
| Solitude | 9 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Religious practices | 7 | Yes | |||
| Farewell | 11 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Autonomy | Effective physical pain management | 6 | Yes | ||
| Being able to decide the place of care | 7 | Yes | |||
| Active participation | 9 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Planning of the process (preparation of will and final wishes) | 10 | Yes | |||
| Dignity and respect | Preservation of privacy and intimacy | 13 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Avoiding therapeutic cruelty | 9 | Yes | Yes |
Source: own elaboration.