Table 3 Theme, categories and subcategories
Theme | Groping around in the dark for adequate COPD management | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Category | Complex patient group | Organisational insufficiencies | Barriers in communication | COPD-related support needs | Overlooked diagnosis |
Sub-category | A fragile patient group Questionable knowledge and motivation Adapted disease management Relatives - a resource in need of support | Lack of resources Professions in the dark Collaboration when needed | Underdog in the healthcare system Disconnected medical charts Random reports | Lack of COPD competence Lack of COPD routines Need for support in COPD management | Rely on low-skilled care staff COPD as a side-issue Focus on case and problems Putting out fires |