182 Chapter 6 The semi-structured interviews were conducted online utilising Microsoft Teams, business version (Microsoft.com). Every session was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The data were collected by a trained research nurse (SK). The steps of data collection and analysis are visualised in Figure 2. Figure 2. Visualisation of the steps of data collection and data analysis employed in this study. Analysis In step 1b, a thematic analysis [32] was employed as a guiding framework for the analysis of the transcripts. Data analysis was carried out utilising deductive and inductive thematic approaches to affirm or refute the conclusions [32]. During the development phase, structures and patterns emerged through the process of fragmentation, with open codes being assigned to these fragments. Data coding facilitated the identification of patterns within the data and group statements with thematic similarities [33]. In the reduction phase, the focus was on identifying coherent themes based on the assigned codes, followed by a process of revising and refining these themes. In the final phase, we engaged in critical reflections on the identified themes and overall analysis process [32]. The key themes of the context of patients and MHNs in practice regarding oral health, preferred oral health tools focused on MHNs of patients with a psychotic disorder, and the intended outcomes
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