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 |