Table 1 Analysis, examples of themes, categories, sub-categories and codes
Theme | Categories | Sub-categories | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Characteristics | Quality | Mental fatigue | Mentally exhausted |
Not physically tired | |||
Head feels heavy | |||
Interference and aggravating factors | Cognitive performance | Communication difficulties when fatigued | |
Concentration difficulties when fatigued | |||
Fatigued by decision-making | |||
Prolonged attention induces fatigue |