Table 3 Sub-categories and categories
Category | Sub-categories |
|---|---|
Subjective symptoms | Physiological symptoms |
Complications | |
Negative effects of dysphagia on psychology | |
Coping with dysphagia | Positive coping strategies |
Negative coping strategies | |
Compromised coping strategies | |
Wrong coping knowledge | |
Impact on social life | Restrictions in social life and work |
Changes in intimacy with family | |
Lack of professional support from medical staff |