Table 2 Example of quotes, codes, case themes, and final themes
Quote | Code | Case theme | Final theme |
|---|---|---|---|
“Listen to your podiatrist. Do what they tell you” (P04) | Trusting expertise | Trusting the podiatrist’s expertise | Trusting the podiatrists with the right expertise |
"People treated me how I felt I’d like to be treated and I’m a quieter person than some patients you get" (P06) | Individualising care to the patient and their needs | Need to know what is going on to trust | Personalised care |
“They seem to treat everything alright. Their manner, their interest, everything. Everything about it is just good” (P05) | Satisfied with experience | Satisfied with podiatry service and trust | Happy with the service, but not always with prescribed care |
“It’s holding me back, but most of all it’s holding the hospital back. I’ve got to keep on coming here to get the damage repaired” (P10) | Not a straightforward path | Podiatry care is a long journey | It’s a long journey |