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Table 3 An overview of the themes and subthemes

From: Ambiguous participation in older hospitalized patients: gaining influence through active and passive approaches-a qualitative study

Theme

Subtheme

Abstaining from participation

Complying with the hospital culture

It is easier to tell if they ask

Lack of capability

Entrusting and delegating responsibility to relatives

Lacking information

Relatives as mouthpieces