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Table 4 Other resident needs for hospice care services, n (%)

From: Investigation of the awareness of and demand for hospice care and attitudes towards life-sustaining treatment at the end of life among community residents in Hangzhou

Need (multiple choice)

Frequency‧

Percentage‧

Hospice care is now necessary in medical institutions

431

83.04

Hospice care drugs and services should be covered by medical insurance reimbursement

454

87.48

Hospice patients should be accompanied by family members

461

88.82

Special equipment is needed (automatic bathing machine, automatic turning bed, etc.)

427

82.27

A farewell room/care room should be provided

431

83.04