Number

Need statements

Percentage of the sample

1

To feel there is hope

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