From: Development of a benchmark tool for cancer centers; results from a pilot exercise
Step | Action |
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1 | Read through the benchmark data (transcripts) and make notes |
2 | Go through the notes and list the different types of information found |
3 | Read through the list and categorize each item (domains of the framework were used as main categories) |
4 | Repeat the first three stages again for each data transcript |
5 | Collect all of the categories or themes and examine each in detail and consider it’s fit and its relevance |
6 | Categorize all data (all transcripts together) into minor and major categories/themes |
7 | Review all categories and ascertain whether some categories can be merged or sub-categorized |
8 | Return to original transcripts and ensure that all the information has been categorized |