Table 2 Example of the pathway from codes to main theme
Codes from the individual interview data | Codes added from the focus groups data | Sub-Themes | Main theme |
|---|---|---|---|
Children: | Children: Not Emla Relaxation Quick performance Cooling Parents: The child’s understanding Cooling Negotiation Physical Restraint | Coping strategies | Routines |
Knowledge | |||
Appraisal | |||
Getting used to | |||
Distraction | |||
Control | |||
Emla | |||
Parents: | |||
Relaxation | |||
Appraisal | |||
Getting used to | |||
Distraction | |||
Control | |||
Humor | |||
Play | |||
Emla | |||
The child’s understanding | |||
Children & parents: | Children: Self-determination Having a friend present Parents: Support from BURG | Facilitations Daily life Prevention of side effects Shared decision making | |
Regular practices | |||
Handling the equipment | |||
Teamwork | |||
Adjustments | |||
Relations | |||
Responsibility | |||
Self-injection |