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. 2015 Mar 19;20:10.3402/meo.v20.26614. doi: 10.3402/meo.v20.26614

Table 1.

Analysis steps

Stage Step Function Aim
Comprehensive understanding/recontextualization 7 Interpretation Reaching an understanding and insight
Structural analysis/decontextualization 6 Mapping Reconstruction of the data: Defining the pattern of relations between contexts, themes and sub-themes
5 Charting Creating tables for contexts, themes and sub-themes
4 Indexing Debate and consensus on the themes set
3 Cross check of the defined themes Identification of a thematic framework
2 Deconstruction of the raw data Extracting relevant answers to questions
Naïve understanding 1 Rough reading Familiarization