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Table 1 Example of the coding process

From: Acceptability of tDCS in treating stress-related mental health disorders: a mixed methods study among military patients and caregivers

Meaningful quote from interview transcript

Pre-defined code

Sub-code

Description

“… I’m not sure if this is going to help me deal with the problem.” [P4]

Ethicality

Relationship between tDCS and symptoms

Comments on how the intervention method fits to the experienced symptoms.

“I’m not much of a talker, so this suits me.” [P1]

Comparison with other therapies

Comments on how well the intervention fits, compared to other treatments.