Table 3.

Caregivers given attributes of meaningful encounters with patients.

Subcategories	Categories
Being charitable Showing humanity	Being human
Showing care through physical contact Showing compassion through physical contact	Care through physical contact
Communication with words Communication through body language	Care by nurturing communication
Caregivers' care gives pleasure and satisfaction Moments of joy and happiness	Joy and laughter in care
Common interests and shared happiness Ensuring the patient's needs are met Confirmation	A sense of mutuality