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Colaizzi\u2019s seven-step analytical method was applied for thematic analysis, and multiple strategies were used to ensure the trustworthiness of the study.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Four main themes and 13 sub-themes regarding end-stage patients\u2019 expectations of palliative care services were identified in this study: expectations for palliative care service settings; expectations for the competence of palliative care providers; expectations for palliative care-related support systems; and expectations for TCM-integrated palliative care services.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients with advanced cancer have diverse and individualized expectations for palliative care services, with a prominent demand for TCM-integrated care. Healthcare providers and policymakers should develop localized palliative care service models based on patients\u2019 expectations, improve the tripartite integrated care system of hospitals, communities and families, and integrate TCM concepts and techniques into palliative care to meet the end-of-life needs of patients under the Chinese sociocultural context.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpubh.2026.1831825","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,20]],"date-time":"2026-05-20T12:13:38Z","timestamp":1779279218000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Exploring the expectations of patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care services: a qualitative study in mainland China"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Jiamin","family":"Xu","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shaoxing People's 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