Table 2.

Coding tree centering on the theme of “loss”

Main theme	Subthemes
The physical being	Loss of mobility The multiplicity of problems and healthcare needs
The psychosocial being and “loss”	Self‐identity and spoiled identity Embarrassment, fear, and loss of confidence The financial impact of stroke and loss Loss of agency
The systematic organization of health care	Information giving and lack of vision care Apathy and inequities in practitioner/patient power relations