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Table 2 Examples from the analysis

From: Lifestyle changes are burdensome with my body broken by pain and obesity: patients’ perspectives after pain rehabilitation

Meaning unit

Condensed meaning unit

Code

Subcategory

Category

You don’t have the same eating habits as you had before when you worked, I would say.

Changed eating habits at work

Sick leave affects eating habits

Altered daily routines disrupt lifestyles and weight control

Pain disturbing days and nights worsens weight control

When a severe pain period kicks in, I become stressed and it’s like I black out.

Severe pain causes stress and blackout

Pain causes stress

Unpredictable pain disrupts planned activities

Pain-related stress makes lifestyle changes harder