Table 3.
Thematic analysis
| Doctor | Nurse | Registered dietitian | Pharmacist | Physical therapist | Clinical laboratory technician | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient communication | 10 (43.5) | 32 (42.7) | 11 (35.5) | 7 (36.8) | 2 (100.0) | 3 (30.0) |
| Lack of leader | 3 (13.0) | 2 (2.7) | 4 (12.9) | 5 (26.3) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Lack of labor | 3 (13.0) | 12 (16.0) | 3 (9.7) | 1 (5.3) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (10.0) |
| Condition of facilities | 6 (26.1) | 12 (16.0) | 1 (3.2) | 6 (31.6) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (20.0) |
| Inconsistent motivation | 1 (4.3) | 17 (22.7) | 12 (38.7) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (40.0) |
Notes: The reasons why each profession answered “No” or “Not sure” to the question “Do you think multidisciplinary teamwork for diabetes patients in your facility works sufficiently?” were classified into five main themes. Each column shows the number and percentages within each profession in this thematic analysis.