Table 2.
Needs detected by relatives of patients in the end-of-life process according to different techniques.
| Dimension | Codes | Dating | Non-Participant Observation | Interview | Discussion Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presence | Accompaniment | 10 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Solitude | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Family empowerment | 5 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Communication | Conspiracy of silence | 7 | Yes | Yes | |
| Autonomy | 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Spiritual support | Sense of care/meaning of life | 9 | Yes | Yes | |
| Accompaniment | 11 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Resilience and reconciliation | 6 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Spiritual growth | 5 | Yes | |||
| Farewell | 10 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Emotional support | Fear of sudden death | 7 | Yes | Yes | |
| Feeling heard | 9 | Yes | |||
| Solitude | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Decision-making | 7 | Yes | |||
| Family claudication | Fear of not being up to the task | 4 | Yes | ||
| Complexity of care | 5 | Yes |
Source: own elaboration.