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- Figure 1. The seven steps of the latent qualitative content analysis used in the analysis
- Figure 2. Overview of the three categories with 10 sub-categories and an overarching theme describing the views of older, vulnerable patients on a more systematic, proactive approach to care planning in a Swedish primary care setting
Tables
Characteristic n (%)a Age, years, mean (range) 84 (76–92) Gender Man 11 (44) Woman 14 (56) Living situation Cohabitant 15 (60) Living alone 10 (40) Relationship status Married 22 (88) Widow/widower 7 (32) Not married 3 (12) Primary healthcare centre county Östergötland 8 (67) Jönköping 4 (33) Primary healthcare centre setting Rural 5 (42) Urban 7 (58) aUnless otherwise stated.
Meaning unit Code Sub-category Category 'I’m not worried, no, because everyone has to change their lives more or less when they get old and can't manage on their own. So I'm prepared for that, that the day will come when I have to do that. And that’s a concern for another day. I'll think about it then, but I won't worry about it now.' Not worried about the future
One day, you can’t manage on your own
A concern for another dayPostponing plans I would like to live in the present, so why plan ahead? 'It’s documented … In the medical records. So, it’s no harder than having someone else look it over and take over if someone quits or something like that. Then what we have agreed upon is documented. So, it can be an advantage.' Appreciation of documented agreement
Agreement between patient and healthcare staff
An advantage when healthcare staff can read the documented agreementAppreciation of agreement: a certainty for future planning Care agreements usually went unnoticed 'Yes, but if I'm [cognitively] coherent enough to express what I want, then you should respect that, I think. I absolutely think so. The day I can't object any longer, then my relatives have to take over and speak on my behalf.' Respect one’s will when cognitively clear
Autonomy
Relatives’ right to speak on patient’s behalf when not cognitively clearMy life, my rights Let me decide versus they know best
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