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. 2022 Nov 17;22:296. doi: 10.1186/s12911-022-02039-6

Table 2.

Description of the framework method stages

Stages Additional explanation
1. Transcription Pseudonymized audio-recordings were transcribed a verbatim by a third-party
2. Familiarization with the interview The researcher (EDS) thoroughly read the transcripts, made reflective notes, and relistened to the audio-recordings, if necessary
3. Coding The researcher (EDS) coded 2 transcripts via a hybrid deductive and inductive approach. The provotypes presented during the interviews informed the creation of deductive codes while inductive codes were created based upon observed patterns
4. Developing a working analytical framework Codes sharing similarities in content were grouped into categories, creating a working analytical framework
5. Applying the analytical framework The researcher (EDS) applied the working analytical framework, also referred to as the coding tree (Additional file 2), to the other transcripts by using NVivo software
6. Charting data into the framework matrix The data were charted into the framework matrix. Microsoft Excel was used to summarize the data from each code and transcript
7. Interpreting the data The data were interpreted to identify similarities and differences between the data