Table 1 Synthesis stages
Stage | Process |
|---|---|
First | In-depth repeated reading of studies. |
Second | Creation of study sub-sets by NCNP type and line-by-line coding of first and second order themes. |
Third | Translation of first and second order themes within grouped studies to create ‘meta-themes’. |
Fourth | Creation of lines-of-argument informed by research questions within grouped studies. |
Fifth | Translation of lines-of-argument across NCNP types. |