Table 3 Overview of theme, main topic and subtopic
Theme | The struggle against perceived negligence | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Main topic | Ignored concerns and signs of complications | Lack of responsibility and fault correction | Lack of support, loyalty and learning |
Sub-topic | The feeling of something wrong To speak up Being ignored/ rejected/ not heard Falling out of the system | Feeling “life is at stake” Disclosure, explanation, apology Feeling avoided Waiting time Responsibility Fault correction | The need of support and understanding Professional loyalty/ “Cover up” system Possibility for learning |