Table 1.

The content of the mhealth application.

Holistic approach to palliative symptom management	Overview of palliative care
	Overview of the illness trajectory and palliative care
	Pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for symptom relief
Preparedness for caring during dying process	Reflection on the “road map” of the dying process and how to accompaing the patient in his/her journey
	Practice of gratitude, forgiveness and spirituality
	Management of daily living activities (ex-feeding/nutrition; medication management; oral care; bathing; continence care; etc.)
	Dignity, last wishes fullfimlent and legacy
Dealing with anticipatory grief	Antecipatory grief symptoms
	Antecipatory grief stages
	Redefine hope and focus on quality of life
Feeling connected and supported	Peer support and carer support network
	Patient death and death rituals
	Advocate for better end-of-life care for everyone
Valuing oneself as a caregiver and an individual	Stress management
	Positive mental health strategies
	Self-care strategies
Maintaining control of the caring situation and coordinating care	Support services available
	Calendar planning and task reminders
	Connection to oneself and information sharing with the palliative care team