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. 2020 Sep 17;100(12):2079–2089. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa168

Table 2.

Examples of the Analysis Process

Examples of Meaning Units Condensation Codes Subcategory Category
It sort of felt easier in my chest. That’s what I mostly felt. Then I got tired, but I could feel that it was sort of, that it was better for my lungs and stuff. It felt easier in my chest and was good for my lungs, then I got tired. Effects The physical and mental aspects The impact of mobilization
I wasn’t in pain, but I vomited when I sat up. Then it was a little confusing with breathing. It felt better to breathe sitting up in the chair. Despite vomiting, sitting in the chair was good for breathing. Symptoms and effects
It was positive to sit! Then I could see what happened with my pulse, blood pressure, I had an overview of my surroundings and could see what time it was. I did not have to just lie in bed staring into the ceiling. It was positive to sit, get an overview of the surroundings and their own situation. Effect
Of course, I was in pain, but I was a little surprised that I did not have more pain. Felt pain but surprised that it did not hurt more. Experience
When I got to the bed, I felt very happy when I could just lie down. Very happy to lie down. Reward To achieve a goal
It’s not good to lie there, your bowels shrivel somehow, I wanted them to move, so I could be normal. Not good to just lie there, wanted their bowels to move. Motivation Attitudes and motivational factors Experiences and motivational factors
Yeah, I could have my feet on the floor, and they probably helped me to move and pulled the chair forward and stuff. Yeah, it felt good. They helped me, pulled the chair forward. Help (assistance) The importance of professional and competent caregivers To feel safe and be confident with the mobilization process
I felt safe and secure. It was nice to have someone there taking care of me, that probably made me feel safe with what I was supposed to do, I think. Safe and secure, someone took care of me. Safe