Table 1 Thematic grid
A | SYMPTOMS |
|---|---|
A1 | Pain and symptom control |
A2 | Control of anxiety and other psychological symptoms (not dying with fear) |
A3 | Being assisted by a staff in order to make the process of dying more comfortable |
B | RELATIONAL AND SOCIAL AREA |
B1 | Respect of cultural values and individual preferences |
B2 | Emotional support provided to the family |
B3 | Good communication among patient/families/close friends/caring staff |
B4 | Having close people nearby/family acceptance of the patient's condition/not feeling a burden for family and friends |
C | PREPARATION |
C1 | Importance given to preparation/awareness of diagnosis/awareness of dying |
C2 | Choice of place of dying |
C3 | Maintaining a sense of control (the possibility of controlling relevant aspects of one's own existence and/or deciding what and when to delegate to others); maintaining a dimension of continuity of life right to the end |
D | EXISTENTIAL CONDITION |
D1 | Being at peace with oneself/finding meaning |
D2 | Spiritual needs/Religious practices |