Table 2 Categories and subcategories extracted from the content analysis

Foundations of professional care in the essence of the nurse

A fascination with care and a sense of value

Values instilled through family upbringing

Innate empathy

Individual capacity to care

Core Drivers in Optimal End-of-Life Care

Focused interaction and effective communication

Knowledge-Based Approach to End-of-Life Care

Conscientiousness in Care

Family Involvement in End-of-Life Care

Acceptance and Challenges Faced by the Patient’s Family

Compassion with Family

Incorporating Spiritualism in Care

Hope and Diligence in Sustaining Patient Life

Reflection of Care Consequences in Life

Trust-Oriented Belief in End-of-Life Care

Nurse’s Spiritual Beliefs

Dominant motivational issues s Within the Caregiving Atmosphere

Caregiving Tension

Positive Environmental & Organizational Motivation