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Table 3 Analysis structure

From: Losing independence – the lived experience of being long-term sick-listed

Essence

Main theme

Revelatory theme

Losing independence

Independence was lost when the participants, due to illness, had to stop working and start relying on the state for support. The uncertain waiting to heal, the absence from work and the conditions for support from the state caused processes that for most of the participants impaired their confidence in themselves and authorities.

Stepping out of working society

Rest

Waiting in uncertainty

Changed self-perception

Stigmatization

Changed economic conditions

Following the steps in the rehabilitation chain

Feelings of powerlessness

Numerous encounters with professionals

Being questioned

Getting mixed messages and sitting in-between

Disrespectful encounters

Respectful encounters