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Table 2 Example of the analysis process

From: Cancer patients’ perspectives on remote monitoring at home during the COVID-19 pandemic- a qualitative study in Norway

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Codes (step 1)

Sub-theme (step 2-3)

Theme (step 4)

P 4: … when I read it, I thought that it may be a bad solution and not enough for what I wished for … want to be examined …. But, after I had spoken to her, I think we spoke for 45 min, had good time, then I felt more safe, and got an overview of future consultations.

Now, I have been under treament for over one year, and you get used to thing … But, sometimes, you need the re-assurance that things will work out fine, you get the services you need … But, we are kind of more alone in this … .

Bad solution

Not enough

Want to be examined

Had good time

Got an overview

Get used to Need re-assurance

Get what you need

More alone

Ambivalent perspectives

Remote monitoring can not replace human contact

  1. P participant