Table 2.

An example of the analytic process

Meaning units	Coded groups	Subthemes	Overarching theme
“I felt like being in another world. Suddenly other people decided on what I should do, and I did precisely what they told me, I did not dare to do otherwise”.	Other people decided over me	Feeling of subservience	Feeling vulnerable
“I have been down in a black hole and I do not seem to get up again”.	Being in a black hole	Feeling of gloominess and hopelessness
“A fracture like this…. and suddenly one starts to think about the future and how it is possible to manage at home. It is easy to get negative thoughts”.	Negative thoughts about the future