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. 2017 Jan 23;17:73. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2023-8

Table 3.

Analytical and descriptive themes

Analytical theme Descriptive theme
Connection Meeting someone who cares
Receiving a confirmation of feelings
Being acknowledged as a human being
Protection Being protected from death
Receiving support from the observers
Control Gaining insight
Coping with difficulties and symptoms
Attaining discharge readiness