Table 2 Frequencies and distributions of the themes emerging from first and second cycle coding
Themes and patterns (higher-order codes) | Frequency of patterns |
|---|---|
I have too much work to do | 100Â % |
   Overworked by patient scheduling issues | 18 % |
   Overworked by staff scheduling issues | 13 % |
   Overworked by systems issues | 24 % |
   Overworked because of staff shortage | 8 % |
It is not my job | 100Â % |
   It is not a nurse’s job | 100 % |
I am unmotivated | 100Â % |
   Not paid or promoted enough | 33 % |
   There is no supervision | 58 % |
   Unhappy with the current post | 8 % |
I do not want to counsel patients | 100Â % |
   Counseling takes too much time | 44 % |
   Counseling is difficult | 56 % |