Table 2 Key themes, sub-themes, coding, and examples of quotes

Background for referral

Pharma

-Treatments

-Pills

-Diagnoses

“I have been offered anti-depressants, sedatives and anxiety-reducing medication multiple times and I have tried them, but I always felt like… I didn’t really feel like they helped. So yes, I think this is more my way because I don’t want to medicate in that way, and I have tried, and it doesn’t work (KuR 214)

Healthcare activities

-Other referrals

-Contact with healthcare system

When one gets sick then one must also be very strong to get the right help…it’s so difficult” (KuR158)