Table 2 Themes, Categories and Sub-categories derived from the study
Themes | Main categories | Sub-categories |
|---|---|---|
Disobedience | Objection to being at the bedside Patient marginalization | Being angry at being in CLE Fear of infecting others Bargaining for not holding an internship Escaping from the patient due to ward overcrowding Non-cooperation of the CLE staff due to ward overcrowding Poor patient care |
Struggle for adaptation | Use of support sources Applying problem-oriented strategies | Effective interaction Sharing students’ experiences with each other Relying on spirituality Search for information Attention to compliance with protocols Acceptance of the existing situation |