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. 2014 Nov 20;3(4):e63. doi: 10.2196/resprot.3175

Table 6.

Content analysis summary for women and men.

Attributes of the TAP measure Category Subcategory Representative quotes from groups, verbatim
Effectiveness:
In helping manage pain
In helping decrease pain impact
Awareness raising Toward pain beliefs Women, on medication reluctance: “I didn’t think I was so scared of pain medication.”
Men, on pain normalization: “Often we have preconceptions…you end up punishing yourself.”
Appropriateness:
Logical/acceptable
Appropriate to help with pain management
Awareness raising Toward pain management behavior Both: “It makes you think…I didn’t have the right behavior toward pain, I would have acted differently.”
Both: “Just to be aware that pain can be treated…it gives you the opportunity to be proactive—sometimes I was waiting a long time before doing something.”
Suitability:
Easy to use
Easy to apply
Convenient support Flexible Both, on readiness: “You can use it at your convenience…with a clear head.”
Both, on access: “You can go back anytime.”
Interactive Both, on attention: “You are more focused.”
Both, on interaction: “It’s more friendly.”
Willingness to adhere Guidance Self-determination Both: “It’s a good guide.”
Both: “You can’t take people by the hand."
Women, on awareness raising: “It’s important that everyone knows.”
Men, on convenient support: “It’s a useful tool…very practical.”