Table 3 The themes in the interview
Phases | Themes | Sub-themes | Number(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
The pre-surgery phase | complicated emotional reactions and inadequate coping skills | Fear and Worry | 5(71%) |
Regret and Self-blame | 3(43%) | ||
Shadow and Daunt | 4(57%) | ||
The post-surgery phase | the increased uncertainty | Physical discomfort after surgery | 3(25%) |
Uncertainty about disease prognosis | 6(50%) | ||
Heavy family burden | 7(58%) | ||
The discharge preparation phase | the insufficiency of confidence and the decision to change | Lack of self-care confidence | 7(58%) |
Deciding to make a change for the eyes | 10(83%) | ||
The discharge adjustment phase | eager for professional support and moving forward in exploration | Eager for professional support | 8(73%) |
Trouble with low vision and impaired mental health | 7(64%) | ||
Making changes and moving forward in exploration | 7(64%) | ||
The discharge adaptation phase | courageous acceptance and the positive integration | Compromise acceptance and positive transformation | 8(80%) |
Gratitude and active integration | 6(60%) |