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Table 2 Examples of the analysis process with meaning unit, condensed meaning unit, code, subcategory and category

From: Physiotherapists’ experiences of osteoarthritis guidelines in primary health care – an interview study

Meaning unit

Condensed meaning unit

Code

Subcategory

Category

Then it is the younger ones, those who are still more active and simply are unable to leave their place of work (ID 1)

It is the younger ones who are more active and unable to leave their work

Younger are unable to leave their place of work

The Supported OsteoArthritis Self-Management Programme does not suit all patients with OA

The Supported OsteoArthritis Self-Management Programme is overall a well-functioning part of the regional guidelines but there is room for improvement

I actually don’t really know what the nurses know about osteoarthritis. I mean when they meet patients and on the phone and what they might say to the patients (ID 2).

Don’t know what nurses know about osteoarthritis and what they say to patients

What do nurses know about osteoarthritis

Guidelines must be easy to follow

Management plays a key role when it comes to guideline compliance