Table 7 Documentation of death: place, who was present, and follow-up conversation, N = 92
Place of death | n (%) | Present at time of death | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
In-patient ward | 63 (68) | Relative only | 29 (46) |
Both relative and staff | 10 (16) | ||
Staff only | 6 (10) | ||
Nobody | 17 (27) | ||
Not documented | 1 (1) | ||
At home | 29 (32) | Relative only | 14 (48) |
Both relative and staff | 4 (14) | ||
Staff only | 7 (24) | ||
Nobody | 2 (7) | ||
Not documented | 2 (7) | ||
Follow-up conversation with relative after patient’s death | n (%) | n (%) | |
In-patient ward | 63 (68) | Follow-up by telephone call | 33 (36) |
Follow-up on the ward | 4 (4) | ||
Follow-up by home visit | – | ||
Relative declined follow-up | 5 (5) | ||
Not documented | 21 (23) | ||
Ordinary home | 29 (32) | Follow-up by telephone call | 20 (22) |
Follow-up on the ward | – | ||
Follow-up by home visit | 2 (2) | ||
Relative declined follow-up | 1 (1) | ||
Not documented | 6 (7) |