Table 4 Factors, subthemes, themes and main theme

Humanistic values

To feel authenticity and genuineness

Feeling the deepest essence of being cared for

Experiencing human dignity

Teaching-learning

To share human life

To be able to learn

Faith-hope

To feel significant and to be respected

To experience openness

Feeling acceptance and worth

Helping-trusting relationship

To feel Trust – to be trusted

Being in a supportive atmosphere that promotes hope

Supportive, protective environment

To be empowered by hope