Family need

Registered nurses

Nurse midwife technicians

p-value

N

Mean score

N

Mean score

To know why things were done for the patient

16

2.94

46

2.18

0.008

To have explanations given that are understandable

16

3.56

46

2.93

0.011

To be assured that the best possible care is being given to the patient

16

3.75

46

3.30

0.21

To feel that the hospital personnel care about the patient

16

1.93

46

1.32

0.003

To have directions as to what to do at the bedside

16

3.62

46

3.21

0.036

To visit anytime

16

3.25

46

2.26

0.000