Table 1.

Examples illustrating the coding tree

Quote	Code	Subtheme
P4: ’It has a lot to do with the competence of the person who’s asking the questions so they can do the thinking to squeeze it all in.’ (Group 1 patients)	The professionals’ expertise and reasoning	The importance of HPs with stroke expertise and communication skills for capturing patient needs
P2: "So, I think it has just been positive, and it is also done so quickly". P1: ‘That’s also a positive’. P2: “Yeah, it’s fast, but you can also develop it as much as you want. But asking the questions doesn’t take too long". Moderator: ‘Is it quick?’ P1: "Yes. It also depends on what answers you get". P2: ‘Yes’. (Group 4 HPs)	The administration of the PSC can be adapted, quickly done or more in-depth	The PSC supports continuity and referrals but depends on available resources

HP, health professionals; PSC, poststroke checklist.