First-line nurse managers' perceptions of the challenges involved in decision-making when older patients' wish to die.

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore first-line nurse managers' perceptions of the challenges involved in decision-making concerning older patients who wish to die.

Design: A descriptive qualitative design in three communities in Norway between January 2016 and June 2016.

Methods: Qualitative focus group interviews with eight first-line nurse managers.