Table 3 Overview of subcategories and main categories resulting in an overall core category
Subcategory | Main category | Core category |
|---|---|---|
Practical support ADL support Physical support Household support Medical support Information exchange Clinical expertise Follow-up | Supporting | The role of healthcare professionals in self-management support |
Communication tools Shared decision-making Participation Cooperation Care continuity Freedom of choice | Involving | |
Taking time Empathy Understanding Listening ear Dealing with help requests Emotional support Listening to questions Listening to expectations Listening to wishes and goals Listening to care barriers and facilitators | Listening | |
Accessibility Care continuity Deliberation Stability Collaboration Time management Support network Teamwork Point of contact Follow-up | Coordinating | |
Dialogue Information Questioning expectations Questioning experiences Questioning wishes and goals Questioning care barriers and facilitators | Questioning |