Kan, Wing ShanWing ShanKanHo, A. H. Y.Luk, J. K. H.Chan, F. H. W.Ng, W. C.Kwok, C. K. K.Yuen, J. H. L.Tam, M. Y. J.Chan, C. L. W.2021-07-162021-07-162016https://repository.sfu.edu.hk/handle/sfu/931Purpose: To critically examine the system dynamics necessary for successfully implementing a novel end-of-life integrated care pathway (EoL-ICP) program in promoting dignity and quality of life among terminally-ill Chinese nursing home residents. Methods: Thirty stakeholders were recruited to participate in 4 interpretive-systemic focus groups. Results: Framework analysis revealed 10 themes, organized into 3 categories, namely, (1) Regulatory Empowerment (interdisciplinary teamwork, resource allocation, culture building, collaborative policy making), (2) Family-Centered Care (continuity of care, family care conference, partnership in care), and (3) Collective Compassion (devotion in care, empathic understanding, compassionate actions). Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of organizational structure, social discourse, and shared meaning in the provision of EoL-ICP in Chinese societies, underscoring the significant triangulation between political, cultural, and spiritual contexts embodied in the experience of dignity.enjournal article10.1177/1049909114565789