Résumé
From members in this local district from January 2011 to December 2013,a total of 150 patients with malignant cancer and chronic disease patients of lost of functions and their carers were recruited.A self-tailored interview was conducted via face-to-face communications.And according to 112 (74.7％) carers,as compared to hospitalization,the patients were more likely willing to be looked after at home.The 95 (63.3 ％) carers had a lack of professional caring knowledge and their caring techniques were insufficient.And 97 (64.7％) carers were willing receive professional training in nursing and protecting dying patients.In-house terminal care is indeed required by the patients.However its service is best supported by the following aspects.The supports from local medical services and resources; professional training organized by a local social (neighborhood) committee and providing the guidance of in-house caring techniques and information of the relevant disease management.Building up a mutual terminal care group and finalizing the caring standards as soon as possible are essentials.