Table 4 Subcategories relating to facilitating factors for engaging in and maintaining a maintenance care plan, according to which ones were mentioned by participants in each group
From: The nordic maintenance care program: patient experience of maintenance care—a qualitative study
Subcategories: facilitating factors | AC group | ID group | DYS group |
|---|---|---|---|
It made my pain go away | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Enables me to stay well over time | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
My physical abilities have improved | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Stimulated healthier behaviors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Allows me to enjoy life | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Helps me with my emotions, thoughts & boosts my self-confidence | ✓ | × | ✓ |
Avoiding sick-leave | ✓ | × | ✓ |
Being more productive at work | ✓ | × | ✓ |
Readily available care | ✓ | × | ✓ |
Time efficient & effective treatment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Small invested effort & no hassle | × | × | ✓ |
Societal or employer reimbursement | × | × | ✓ |
Regular visits offered continuity and motivation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
It created a feeling of reassurance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Complements other health actions | ✓ | × | × |
A sense of professional, caring and personal relationship | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Provided me with information, guidance & education | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |