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Table 1 Results of structural analysis identifying sub themes and themes related to main theme

From: A qualitative study of the learning processes in young physicians treating suicidal patients: from insecurity to personal pattern knowledge and self-confidence

Main theme: Being in a transitional learning process

Themes

Sub themes

1. Preparing for practice

Getting tools and training skills

 

Becoming aware of one's own attitudes

2. Gaining experience from treating patients

Treating and following up patients over time

 

Storing memories and recognizing similarities and differences in patients

3. Participating in the professional community

Being an apprentice

 

Relating clinical stories and receiving feedback

 

Sharing emotions from clinical experiences

 

Receiving support from peers

4. Developing personal competence

Having an unarticulated awareness

 

Having emotional knowledge

 

Achieving self-confidence