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Familiarization
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All researchers read transcripts and listened to tape recordings to become familiar with the data.
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Identification of a thematic framework
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Two researchers independently coded the first transcript before developing a tentative coding framework using a priori research questions and emergent issues. All researchers contributed feedback and adjustments.
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Indexing
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The thematic framework was applied to each transcript and the texts were coded accordingly, e.g. signs and symptoms, etc.
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Charting
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Matrixes were created for every key subject area. Data from each case and code were then charted within the themes.
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Mapping and interpretation
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Each matrix was analyzed inductively and data were compared to detect similarities, differences and patterns.
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