Blessings or burdens: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study on the motivations and their impact on end-of-life caregiving among Asian family caregivers.

Fulfilling and enhancing one's sense of self-determination appears central to infusing one's caregiving motivations with positive meaning, and consequently nurturing one's wellbeing in the end-of-life caregiving journey. These findings are discussed with recommendations for healthcare professionals working with family caregivers of palliative care patients.