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 |