Table 3.
Essence | Main theme | Revelatory theme |
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Losing independence Independence was lost when the participants, due to illness, had to stop working and start relying on the state for support. The uncertain waiting to heal, the absence from work and the conditions for support from the state caused processes that for most of the participants impaired their confidence in themselves and authorities. |
Stepping out of working society |
Rest |
Waiting in uncertainty | ||
Changed self-perception | ||
Stigmatization | ||
Changed economic conditions | ||
Following the steps in the rehabilitation chain |
Feelings of powerlessness |
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Numerous encounters with professionals | Being questioned |
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Getting mixed messages and sitting in-between | ||
Disrespectful encounters | ||
Respectful encounters |