Table 2 Example of analysis process from category name to theme
From: Challenges of foot self-care in older people: a qualitative focus-group study
Category name | Condensed category name | Abstraction of condensed category name | Code | Sub-category | Category | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N11: Well during wintertime skin dries out much more and heels become drier – you must moisturise them all the time. | During winter skin and heels are drier and moisturising is needed all the time | More foot cream in winter when skin is dry | More foot care during winter | Seasonal changes | External factors | Factors associated with foot self-care |
R4: Well, unfortunately it is still quite modest, although it wouldn’t take more than fifteen minutes so I don’t understand why. Laziness. | (Foot care) is still modest; although it takes only fifteen minutes it’s laziness | Modest foot care because of laziness, even though time spent is minimal | Modest foot care because of laziness | Personality factors | Internal factors |