Table 2 Sub-themes and themes constructed from the analysis of the interviews
Sub-themes | Themes |
|---|---|
Difficult to communicate/interpret and understand the patient’s different forms of expression | Caring for adult patients with a tracheostomy is challenging |
Complicated professional assessments | |
Caring with patience | |
Collaborating with patient regarding challenges | |
Working with intensive care patients is instructive | Satisfaction from providing care to adult patients with a tracheostomy |
Importance of motivation |