Table 3 Example of structural analysis of a meaning unit
From: Creating space to talk about patients’ personal goals: experiences from primary care stakeholders
Meaning unit | Condensation | Themes |
|---|---|---|
“I think if patients can make an informed choice and say ‘I don’t want to do this’, we as a provider, have to respect that. We have goals we set and patients have their goals. If they don’t agree after they are well-informed about their options, then we have to agree with that (P3 -wave 3) | You have to respect the informed choices the patients make. We can set goals, but if patients do not agree with them, it’s ok | Experiencing a balanced relationship through combining own expertise and patients’ personal goals |