Table 2 Themes and sub-themes

Awareness of the PUPCB and its similarity to current practice

Understanding the PUPCB

Comparing the PUPCB and current practice

Improving awareness, communication and participation with the PUPCB

Increasing awareness of PUP

Enhancing nurse and patient communication about PUP

Active participation in PUP

Appreciating the positive aspects of patient participation in care

Understanding and supporting patient participation in care

Realising the benefits of patient participation

Perceived barriers to engaging patients in the PUPCB

Cognitive impairment restricts participation in PUP

Taking a passive approach to health care

Undervaluing of PUP by patients

Partnering with nursing staff to facilitate PUPCB implementation

Communication and dissemination

Leadership and influence

Keeping the PUPCB simple