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. 2024 Jan 21;57(2):157–166. doi: 10.3961/jpmph.23.426

Table 2.

Coding of responses in grounded theory analysis

Open coding Axial coding Selective coding
Integral part of rehabilitation, motor disability, neurological complications, oromotor approach, early stimulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, tonal abnormality Physiotherapy in paediatric rehabilitation Multidisciplinary approach
Constellation of symptoms, holistic approach, timely care, appropriate referral, parent-advocates, specific roles Holistic care
Therapeutic handling, patience, convincing, prolonged care Patient handling Performance and satisfaction
Adapting trend, up to date with advancements, proven approaches, bench to bedside Evidence-based practice
Improvements, reduced dependency, participation, evident changes, appreciable by parents Outcomes
Paucity, lack of direct contact, unaware of physiotherapy protocol, lack of shared decision-making Inter-sectoral communication
Child’s comfort, confidence, efficiency to console, understanding child’s mentality, think like a child Rapport Adherence
Improved adherence, friendly behaviour, playful approach, emotional mending Emotional adaptation
Repeated billing, scattered specialities, stigma, run errands, centers in reach Approachability Barriers to parents
Failure to reach, lack of understanding, awareness program, parental education, lack of therapists Awareness
Skills over experience, hands-on with evidence, adapting to needs, lateral thinking, out-of-the-box approach, practical over theoretical Skills over experience Treatment approaches
Results over procedure, effect over innovation, gains matter Therapeutic rather than innovative