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Table 2 Themes and subthemes

From: A qualitative exploration of factors influencing medical staffs’ decision-making around nutrition prescription after colorectal surgery

Themes

Subthemes

(1) Prescription preferences are influenced by perceptions, experience and training

a. Perceived risk-benefit ratio

b. Training and past behaviours

c. Positive and negative experiences

(2) Modifying prescription practices to align with patient-related factors

a. Considering surgical factors and patient demographics

b. Progressing feeding in line with patients’ clinical status

c. Meeting patients’ expectations and needs

(3) Peers influence prescription behaviours and attitudes towards nutrition

a. Social influence on prescription behaviours

b. Social influence on attitudes towards nutrition