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. 2021 Aug 14;21:95. doi: 10.1186/s12873-021-00489-1

Table 1.

An example of coding and development of categories and themes

Meaning units Coding Category Theme
Sometimes, we do not even have a pair of gloves, a simple mask or a special gown and go on missions in great fear. The severe shortage of PPE in pre-hospital emergency care prevents the personnel from providing quality care to COVID-19 patients (Participant 21) Shortage of personal protective equipment Provision and distribution of adequate PPE for the personnel Provision of medical equipment