Table 1.

Extract from an extensive text illustrating the first interweaving process

Original field notes	Sub-theme	Interview sequences
A participant tells us about a difficult situation involving undesired prolonged erection. He was afraid. The nurse gives him specific details about alternatives and tells him that he can go to the outpatient clinic.	Art of conversation and humor	H: “[…] and you have to have a sense of humor – lots of humor. Humor is a fantastic tool. From the start of this it has been important to use humor, whether it has something to do with frustration or anything else. You can break off something or make a point. Both humor and black humor are fantastic tools, and we use them.”
They talk about the difference between having a partner and wanting a partner in such a situation.		R: “To some extent it’s about communication skills, isn’t it?”
Another person starts to talk. He has talked quite a lot before. He tells the others that by accident he got to know about the outpatient service.		H: “Yes, that’s very true. And about listening. We have two ears and two eyes and one mouth.”
The nurse is quick to reply. She says yes, he could come to her if he so desired! Everyone laughs. This triggers off some black humor and comments.

Note: Copyright © 2010. Adapted from Strøm A. Samarbeid i Lærings- og mestringssenteret: brukermedvirkning og makt [Collaboration in the Learning and Mastery Centers – User Participation and Power] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oslo, Unipub; 2010.¹⁴