Table 2.

Example of the analysis process.

Meaning unit	Codes	Subthemes	Themes
−I do not know what will happen in the future – if we could take care of her if she cannot move by herself. If I were at home, there would be no issue, but I work, and the other [pointing to her sister] also does not have good health.	−Work issues and care −Health issues and care −Caregiving is difficult	−Uncertainty about future caregiving	−The need to share caring responsibilities with family
−I am relaxed now and staying here at the interview only because I know my daughter is at home taking care of my mother. Otherwise, my mother could not be left alone, and it would not be possible for me to come here today for the interview.	−Shared care −Divide care responsibilities −Lack of flexibility in time while caring alone	−Flexibility in time while sharing care