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Data were analysed using a phenomenographic approach.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Conceptions of participating during the DCD process varied. Four main themes emerged: DCD as a system; Intensive care nurses' role in the situation; Life to death to life; The essence of DCD. Variations emerged regarding <jats:italic>what<\/jats:italic> the informants talked about and <jats:italic>how<\/jats:italic> they talked about the <jats:italic>what<\/jats:italic>. Variations were based on informants' perspective of their role in relation to the structure and the team, and their conceptions of care for patients and their relatives.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The findings illustrated success factors and challenges. 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