Abstract
Objective To explore what symptoms which medical staff judged from determination of agonal symptoms in cancer patients. Methods Focus group interview was conducted by 3 groups, 5 people in each group in appropriate time and place at May 2015. The interview was conducted around theme of how to judge advanced cancer patients in . Results Agonal patients often showed changes in 7 aspects by content analyzing included pain, the last radiance of setting sun , consciousness, breathing patterns, blood circulation, intake and output volume and functional status. Besides, instinct and experience of medical staff was another determinant. Conclusions Medical staff members have their qualitative understanding on evaluating when cancer patients are agonal. Changes in some symptoms before death can provide references for evaluating survival time. Key words: Cancer patients; Agonal stage; Hospice care; Qualitative research; Symptoms of dying
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