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. 2020 Nov 26;7(2):e18860. doi: 10.2196/18860

Table 2.

Thematic analysis process conducted based on the phases described by Braun and Clarke [39].

Phase Description of the process
1. Familiarizing yourself with your data

Data were transcribed by an external company. All transcripts were read by RN for accuracy and to note initial ideas.

2. Generating initial codes Two researchers experienced in qualitative analysis (RN, PT) independently coded all transcripts and collated data relevant to each code. The 2 researchers met after coding transcripts, in blocks of 4, to discuss and seek agreement of codes and their meaning before proceeding to the next 4 transcripts.
3. Searching for themes RN and PT independently grouped codes into potential subthemes and themes, gathering all data relevant to each potential theme. They then met to compare, discuss, and seek agreement on themes. Agreement between the 2 researchers was strong; therefore, a third coder was not required.
4. Reviewing themes KB read all transcripts. RN, PT, and KB checked that subthemes and themes truly represented the coded extracts and the entire data set.
5. Defining and naming themes All authors discussed and refined subthemes and themes as well as definitions and names for each.
6. Producing the report RN developed the draft of this manuscript. All authors provided input and approved the final version.