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Table 2 Main themes and sub-themes

From: Basic psychological needs satisfaction of stroke patients: a qualitative study

Main theme

Sub-theme

number of narrators (%)

the need for autonomy

the need for autonomy in daily life

11 (61.11)

the need for autonomy during treatment and rehabilitation

11 (61.11)

making lifestyle changes consciously

10 (55.56)

the need for competence

the impact of stroke on the ability of daily living activities

11 (61.11)

the impact of stroke on the ability to work

10 (55.56)

the need for competence during treatment and rehabilitation

11 (61.11)

the need for relatedness

the need for relatedness during hospitalization

7 (38.89)

the need for relatedness in the rehabilitation stage

9 (50.00)

the impact of stroke on relationships

6 (33.33)