Table 2 Correlations of factors related to giving care with pain level and use of analgesics
Factors related to giving care | Pain level | Frequency of taking analgesics (without doctor’s recommendation) |
|---|---|---|
Strength of relationship with the patient | ||
Strength of emotional relationship | 0.20* | 0.13 |
Positive experiences | −0.14 | −0.09 |
Sense of loss | 0.31*** | 0.38*** |
‘Painfulness’ of loss | 0.47*** | 0.51*** |
Depression | 0.19* | 0.24** |