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Table 2 The theme, main categories and sub-categories

From: Early and late signs that precede dying among older persons in nursing homes: the multidisciplinary team’s perspective

From unawareness to obviousness

Going into a bubble

The body begins to shut down

Lack of interest in the surrounding world

Low mood

Increased sleep

Newly added confusion

Reduced physical ability

Decreased appetite

Reduced circulation

Increasing worry and anxiety

Stopped eating and drinking

Loss of consciousness

Changed breathing pattern