Table 2.

Baseline framework used for data analysis (from literature)

Main themes	Subthemes
Responding to stroke symptoms	Onset of stroke symptoms Barriers to contacting emergency services Benefits of contacting emergency services
Ambulance service	Timely transportation Impact of paramedic communication Pre‐hospital information and diagnosis
Explanation and information	Transparency of health‐care professionals Meeting expectations with hospital treatments Carer's role in decision making
Person‐centred approach	Taking a personal interest in the patient's well‐being Feelings of isolation
Availability of therapy	Insufficient physiotherapy/speech therapy Meeting on‐going aftercare needs