Table 1 Example of codes

‘Cannot let you know if I faint, it happens so fast’.

Scared by the risks surrounding the symptoms.

Wanted to live at home but did not manage to.

Unsure how long things will continue to go well.

I wish to await the decision about rehabilitation service at home.

My symptoms determine the plans.

Patients’ experience of uncertainty

But you just came here; you may recover quickly.

Your symptoms are common in old age.

‘We can predict that your situation will improve’.

We test if the patient is ready to go home through a few days’ home visit.

We will do anything for you to be safe at home.

Health professionals’ efforts to take control of uncertainty