Table 2 The concept of “inducing a sense of worthiness in the patient” along with its categories and subcategories
| Theme | Categories | Subcategories |
|---|---|---|
| Inducing a sense of worthiness in the patient | Considering patient’s spiritual needs |
• Providing a spiritual environment for the patient • Considering patient’s spiritual concerns • Respecting patient’s spiritual beliefs |
| Maintaining patient’s dignity during care |
• Considering patient’s right of decision-making • Respecting patient’s privacy • Considering patient’s uniqueness • Building a respectful relation | |
| Focusing on reducing patient’s suffering |
• Reducing patient’s physical suffering and pain • Reducing patient’s mental suffering and pain • Reducing imposed pressure on patient’s family |