Table 3 Overview of main themes and subthemes regarding patient experiences of health and care in connection with discharge from the hospital
From: Patient experience of health and care when undergoing colorectal surgery within the ERAS program
Main themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
The meaning of information and communication | Feeling safe |
Being in control | |
Being prepared | |
The meaning of health professionals’ competence, treatment and commitment | Feeling well cared for |
Feeling trust | |
Feeling of participation | |
Lacking confirmation | |
The meaning of experienced ill-being | Experiencing physical ill-being |
Experiencing psychological ill-being | |
The meaning of the healthcare environment and pleasant dining experiences | Feeling comfortable and content |
Experiencing reduced control of own integrity |