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Table 1 Example of the step-by-step process of analysis using systematic text condensation

From: Nurses experience increased clinical and organisational competence by working with a medical quality register, RevNatus – a qualitative study

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Preliminary category

Meaning units

Condensation

Final category

Meaningful knowledge

“Because of RevNatus we obtained knowledge of the group of patients and of the treatment, which increased the knowledge in the unit as a whole”… “In a way, knowledge comes from experience from following these patients, from having the overview of when things turn out well or not, in addition to research.”

The registry contributed to increased knowledge, which subsequently provided support during patient conversations.

Increased competence