Table 1 Example of the analysis process
From: Patients’ perceptions of the meaning of good care in surgical care: a grounded theory study
Focused codes | Initial codes | Transcript |
|---|---|---|
Caring attitudes—to be acknowledged | Be well cared for | Researcher: “We can start with you describing a situation where you thought that this was good or it was made well” |
Be listened to | Informant: “Well it was that I was really well cared for and listened to about my fears. I really wanted as much as I could have so that I would not be aware of it. They understood me really well and it wasn’t, no matter who I spoke to they were understanding, I was met with understanding, to give me sedatives and stuff. And they continuously asked about how you felt, you were not supposed to be in pain, and the importance of that it is harder for the body to be in pain than to take pain killers, that felt safe I think, you didn’t have to lie there and feel like a wuss, I could just ask for more. It felt really positive.” | |
Patient participation—be able to affect the care | To be able to affect the care | |
Caring attitudes—to be acknowledged | Be met with understanding | |
Fears are taken seriously | ||
Caring attitudes—to care | Be asked about how you felt | |
Safety | Safe not to be in pain | |
Accessible care | Be able to ask for more |