Table 1 Categories and sub-categories
Understanding of palliative care in the hemodialysis context | Palliative care means dialysis withdrawal and end-of-life care Palliative dialysis means focusing on quality of life rather than medical parameters |
Challenges of palliative and end-of-life care | Relations and changing functions End-of-life communication Support of family members Symptom management Organization of care of patients with palliative care needs |
End-of-life care involves a need for follow-up conversations | Post-bereavement meetings with family members Information to co-patients Follow-up conversations for the staff |