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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Apr 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Hand Surg Am. 2018 Jan 12;43(4):312–320.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.11.005
CODE SUBCODE 1 SUBCODE 2 SUBCODE 3
Getting to know you Comorbidities
Previous hand health
Fracture Mechanism Locus of Control Internal
External
Initial thoughts Knowledge
Previous/Subsequent fractures Previous
Subsequent
Initial Medical Encounters Transportation to hospital
ED Satisfaction
Experience
Hand ED Consult
Clinic
Emotional state
Treatment options Surgery (general) Pro
Con
Cast Pro
Con
VLPS Pro
Con
External Fixation Pro
Con
Pining Pro
Con
Understanding Treatment Options
WRIST Recall Yes
No
Opinion Positive
Negative
Thoughts on research in general
Influence
Decision Making Resources/info-seeking behavior Internet
Previous experience Own
Others
Influence of others Family
Others
Desired role Surgeon
Patient
Surgeon + Patient
Actual role Surgeon
Patient
Surgeon + Patient
Difficulty of decision
Values Pain
Fear
Aesthetics
Handedness
Age
Autonomy
Time
Perception of injury
Recovery
Emotional/Mental State
Provider Perceptions ED
Surgeon Value of recommendation
Trust
Likability
Clinic staff
Hand therapist Perceptions of rehab
Expectations Functional
Pain
Recovery
Experience Treatment
Care
Pain Meds
Anesthesia
Outcomes Changes to behavior Carefulness
Complications
Functional
Limitations
Pain
Satisfaction
Fear
Aesthetics
Reflection Medical
Personal
Advice