Table 2 Themes and subthemes

Theme 1 Provision of dignity and comfort care

Theme 2 Respecting Ethical Values

Sub-theme 1.1 Showing Presence, Dignity and Comfort in Care

Sub-theme 1.2 Compassion for complete pain and symptom relief

Sub-theme 1.3 Tackling Challenges in End-of-Life Conversations

Sub-theme 2.1 Autonomy and Respect

Sub-theme 2.2 Managing Patient Mixed Reactions: Gratitude and Discontent

Sub-theme 2.3 Assisting Patients in Accepting Their Condition’s Reality

Theme 3 Perceptions about End-of-life Care Delivery

Sub-theme 3.1 Aspiring for Additional Training in End-of-Life Care

Sub-theme 3.2 Perceiving End-of-Life as Inevitable and Natural

Sub-theme 3.3 Nurses’ Views on Family Engagement in End-of-Life Care

Sub-theme 3.4 Respecting Patients’ Cultural, Social, and Religious Beliefs

Sub-theme 3.5 Managing Emotional Connections with Patients