Patients' and Caregivers' Attributes in a Meaningful Care Encounter: Similarities and Notable Differences

Table 2

Attributes that patients associated with meaningful encounters with caregivers.

Subcategories	Categories
Caregivers’ valuable personal qualities; Caregivers’ personal qualities give viability	The kind-hearted caregiver
Caregivers’ care generates calmness and confidence; Caregivers’ care generates gratitude and physical closeness	The thoughtful caregiver
Confirmation; Mutuality regarding respect and emotional contact	The mutually-oriented caregiver
The caregiver provides support and guidance; The caregiver provides time for communication and information	The helpful caregiver