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TABLE 2.

An example of the data analysis process.

Meaning units	Codes	Subtheme	Theme	Superordinate theme
‘At times, we go on without overshoes. The limitation is in quantities of PPE provided; we have to literally beg to get PPE.’	Indications of shortage of PPE	Inadequate PPE	Resource limitations	Service provision in the context of COVID-19
‘If I see a COVID-19 positive patient when I am moving on to see the next patient, it is not possible to change PPE. We use the same gown and mask the whole day. We would want to change, but PPE is inadequate.’	Indications of shortage of PPE	Inadequate PPE	Resource limitations	Service provision in the context of COVID-19

PPE, personal protective equipment; COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019.