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Ratio of mean nursing supportive comments by visit in relation to patient time of death.
| Patient Status | Tangible support (%) | Emotional support (%) | Informational support (%) | Esteem support (%) | Networking support (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead prior to visit (n=11 audiotapes) |
46 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 2 |
| Death During Visit (n=3 audiotapes) |
33 | 24 | 31 | 8 | 4 |
| Actively Dying (n=30 audiotapes) |
32 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 3 |
