Phases of thematic analysis | Description of the process |
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1. Familiarization with the data | − The full corpus of interviews was transcribed and verified for accuracy. − The analysts first listened to, read and re-read all interviews to identify emerging trends and ideas in the data. |
2. Generating initial codes | − Through group discussion and independent arbitration, the analysts agreed on initial codes: Barriers to Screening, Enablers of Screening, Barriers to Care, Enablers of Care, Process, LTC Demographics, and Participant Demographics. − The entire data set was systematically coded into exclusive categories of information. − Coding of data was reviewed by analysts and group consensus was reached. − Data was collated into each code manually. |
3. Searching for themes | − The coded data were reviewed for common, emergent themes. − Thematic data was collated by each analyst manually. |
4. Reviewing themes | − Themes were checked against all coded extracts, as well as against the entire data set for accuracy. − Identified themes were reviewed in group discussion with all three analysts and common links between the themes drawn. |
5. Defining and naming themes | − Through recursive and independent review of full data sets, analysts verified the accuracy of the themes, and the overall story reported in the data. − Group discussion and a consensus approach was used for the generation of clear definitions and names for the main, overarching themes. |
6. Producing the report | − Analysts selected representative and vivid extract examples to be included in the final report. − Final analysis of selected extracts was completed by relating the results of the analysis back to the research question and literature. − This scholarly report of the analysis was produced. |