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Table 3 Examples of the analysis of interviews

From: Person-centered dementia care in home care services – highly recommended but still challenging to obtain: a qualitative interview study

Meaning Unit

Condensed meaning unit

Code

Subcategory

Category

I do not remember when they (home care services) are coming. Because they just drop by … They have not been here regularly, just stopped by because they know me … to see how I feel. So, I have not thought about how long I have received home care services.

They have not been here regularly, just dropping by because they know me

They are not here on a regular basis, just stopping by because they know me

It is unclear why they are coming

Security despite reduced comprehension of the services

They (the home care service) are coming in the morning and in the evening. I appreciate that. I feel taken care of … And that’s very reassuring. I really do, and I feel safe. They are coming late at night and again in the morning. They are probably coming during the day as well, but I don’t think so, because they would tell me.

I appreciate that the home care service is coming, I feel taken care of, and that is reassuring

I feel taken care of, and that is reassuring

To be taken care of