Table 4 Qualitative data analysis overview
Data analysis steps performed | Thematic analysis phase (Braun & Clarke, 2006) |
|---|---|
Focus groups audio recorded | |
Discussions transcribed in Microsoft Worda, anonymised and transferred to Microsoft Excel | 1 |
Transcripts verified by participants to confirm their accuracy | 1 & 2 |
Initial read through the data centred on the identification of themes | 2 & 3 |
Themes were initially coded by cell colour to match thematic areas | 3, 4 & 5 |
Microsoft Excel’s filter applied to sort the data by cell colour (grouping codes into thematic areas) | 3, 4 & 5 |
Second pass over data identified overlaps and consolidated data points | 4 & 5 |
Numerous further passes over data, condensing data at each stage to collapse codes into themes | 5 & 6 |
Generation of data overview summary with key points under the three main themes which emerged | 6 |