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. 2015 Nov 24;14:62. doi: 10.1186/s12912-015-0114-6

Table 1.

Overview of themes and sub-themes that emerged in the interview text

Themes Sub-themes
The elusive entanglement of Suffering - Uncovering spiritual and existential Suffering
Spiritual and existential Care - Ambivalence and Uncertainty
- Facilitating Reconciliation and Communication between Family members
- Unburdening Patients to facilitate a peaceful Passing
Conveying Consolation - Emotional Challenges
- Emotional Containers