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 |