Table 2.

Condensed Representation of Modified Grounded Theory Findings from Phase One

English categories	German categories
EoLC reflections comprise many different dimensions and processes, including reflections on bereavement.	Emotions and memories are evoked when discussing the existential, difficult, and important topic of EoLC. Age and experience influence thoughts about EoLC.
Quality EoLC is expected. EoLC is influenced by context. Social relationships are sustained during the time of care. Autonomy and choice is possible, and information from trusted professionals is wanted.	EoLC involves hopes, uncertainty, and others. Hope for “safe,” skilful, sensitive, and individualized care provided in a human environment. Uncertainty is experienced regarding how, where, and who would provide the care. EoLC care needs sensitivity to individual and family need.
Imagined and real preferences regarding preferred place of death may, in reality, differ once EoLC is required.	EoLC preferences regarding place of terminal care, place of death, and other choices may change over time.
Priorities and preferences are determined dynamically during EoLC.	During EoLC, an evolving decision-making process regarding preferences and priorities will occur.
Serious illness is understood in terms of outcome, the level of influence you have over the illness, and its symptoms and problems. Its impact on your life and relationships, and a concern about being a burden forms part of the understanding of serious illness within the context of EoLC.	Attention to independence, autonomy, and practical matters during EoLC is important.
Individual worldviews inform understandings of EoLC, and this is influenced by media's representation of EoLC topics.	The valuing of both quality and quantity of life, along with concern regarding prolonging life unnecessarily forms part of EoLC.

EoLC, end-of-life care.