Table 4.

Descriptions and Frequencies of Main Categories in Answers to the Open‐Ended Question: “If you had more time to do your work, what would you use it for?” (n = 238)

Main categories	Description (subcategories)	Example citation	Frequencya
Devoting personal attention	Investing in person‐centered care, nearness, familiarity, meaningful activities, connecting to the people cared for and sensory stimulation; complying with individual wishes	“Attention, listening, warm care for the resident”	198
Supporting families	Having conversations; providing information and explanations; providing emotional support (also during the dying process)	“Attention for loved ones who are present during the dying process”	68
Safeguarding quality of care	Creating a calm atmosphere and taking one’s time to provide good care; having care matters in order; being well‐prepared	“Updating care files/work plans to maintain/improve quality of care”	49
Deepening one’s knowledge	Getting (self)educated; obtaining information; deepening one’s understanding of cases	“Staying up‐to‐date with literature, newsletters”	16
Exchanging and reflecting on experiences with colleagues	Discussing cases; learning from or acting as a supervisor for colleagues; communicating and collaborating with colleagues within and outside one’s own discipline.	“Discussing clients or general cases with colleagues”	15

^a(Fragments within) single answers could contribute to establishing multiple categories.