Table 3.
Codes, Categories, and Themes of Impacts Immediately from Critical Incidents
| Themes | Categories | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Facing emotional distress | Encountering intense negative emotions | Shock x 4 |
| Surprise x 2 | ||
| Anxiety x 4 | ||
| Shame x 3 | ||
| Guilt x 3 | ||
| Fear x 2 | ||
| Maintaining rationality | Seeking remedial measures | Solve problem x 3 |
| Rationalization x 1 | ||
| Control emotion x 1 | ||
| Positive self-talk x 1 |