Table 8 Spoke to someone about death of relative
From: Dying in acute hospitals: voices of bereaved relatives
Spoke to someone about feelings around death | Yes, found it helpful | Yes, found it unhelpful | No, did not, but would have liked to | Did not wish to speak with anyone | Total |
16.5% (57) | 1.4% (5) | 28.6% (99) | 53.5% (185) | 346 | |
Professional spoken to | Doctor | Nurse | Social Worker / Bereavement Counsellor | Chaplain | Don’t Know/Other |
28.2% (29) | 24.3% (25) | 29.1% (30) | 11.7% (12) | 6.7% (7) |