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

Table 3

Caregivers given attributes of meaningful encounters with patients.

Subcategories	Categories
Being charitable; Showing humanity	Being human
Showing care through physical contact; Showing compassion through physical contact	Care through physical contact
Communication with words; Communication through body language	Care by nurturing communication
Caregivers’ care gives pleasure and satisfaction; Moments of joy and happiness	Joy and laughter in care
Common interests and shared happiness; Ensuring the patient’s needs are met; Confirmation	A sense of mutuality