Number | Need statements | Percentage of the sample |
1 | 98.3 | |
2 | To have questions answered honestly | 98.3 |
3 | To know the expected outcome | 96.7 |
4 | To be assured the best possible care is being given | 96.7 |
5 | To feel that hospital personnel care about patient | 96.7 |
6 | To be assured it is all right to leave the hospital for a while | 95 |
7 | To know specific facts concerning patient’s progress | 95 |
8 | To talk to the doctor every day | 95 |
9 | To feel accepted by the hospital staff | 95 |
10 | To have explanations given that are understandable | 95 |
11 | To know which staff members could give what information | 95 |
12 | To see the patient frequently | 95 |
13 | To have directions as to what to do at the bedside | 93.4 |
14 | To help with the patient’s physical care | 93.3 |
15 | To be told about transfer plans while they are being made | 92.6 |
16 | To know exactly what is being done for patient | 91.6 |