Table 1 Overarching themes, sub-themes, and sub-divisions of the qualitative analysis of six AGFs

Interpreting the data

Reactions

Understanding/questioning

Justifying/contextualizing

Data is affected by other groups/factors

Data affected by personal factors

Data affected by patient factors

Data affected by system factors

Reflecting

Understanding evidence about best practices

Change cues

Change talk

Actions the group should take

Personal actions a group member will take

Actions requiring involvement of others/other groups/other professionals