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Table 1 Example of the analysis process

From: The aftermath of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest for young exercisers - a qualitative study in Norway

Meaning unit

Code group

Category

My wife and I went to see a couples’ therapist, because we have very different reactions to the incident

Being part of my surroundings

Establishing a new everyday life

Early on, it was indicated that I wouldn’t be able to continue exercising, which was my primary leisure activity

Expecting normality but facing a new reality

I was extremely lucky because the cardiac arrest occurred when I was at the gym

Lucky to be alive!