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Table 3 Themes and subthemes

From: Exploring elderly patients’ experiences and concerns about early mobilization implemented in postoperative care following lumbar spinal surgery: a qualitative study

Themes

Subthemes

1. Worries

1A. Fear, stress, insecurity

1B. Screw failure

1C. Bone recovery

1D. Monitoring

2. Benefits

2A. Rapid recovery

2B. Physical functions

3. Daily routines

3A. Sleeping posture

3B. Get up

3C. Exercise

3D. Diet

4. Pain

4A. Postoperative pain

4B. Pain management strategies

4C. Medications

5. Education

5A. Patient education

5B. Inconsistency

5C. Trust for online information

5D. Trust for other’s experiences

6. Supports

6A. Family supports

6B. Social supports