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Table 3 Summary of all primary and sub-themes extracted from the interviews

From: Experiences of family caregivers of patients with end-of-life cancer during the transition from hospital to home palliative care: a qualitative study

Theme

Sub-theme

complex transition process

anxiety about uncertainty

resistance to transition

discontinuity in care

insufficient discharge guidance

lack of continuous communication mechanisms

post-discharge continuous care needs

need for home care knowledge and skills

social and emotional support

grief counselling and death education

personal growth and gains

enhanced coping ability

increased psychological resilience