Table 3 Themes and subthemes

Difficulties and dilemmas in-home care for relatives of patients with malignant tumors

1.Pain

2. Abdominal bloating

3.Dyspnea

4.Fatigue

5.Plumbing care

6.Wound care

7.Dietary requirements

8.End-of-life symptom recognition

9.Emotional problems

Needs and concerns of relatives of patients with malignant neoplasms on their patients’ hospitalization in palliative

10. Palliative unit admission and discharge condition consultation

11.Waiting time for admission to a palliative unit

12.Hospitalization environment requirements

13.Methods of patient transportation

14.Need for religious beliefs