Table 2 Main categories and their definition
Main category | Definition |
|---|---|
Discrepancy between performing and pragmatism | Feelings and reactions regarding the practical courses which began under specific regulations. |
The emotional level: relief | Feelings of relief regarding the starting of practical courses. |
Reflection on performance | Positive and negative experiences of the courses and of the whole semester. |
Resignation | Feelings of resignation due to different circumstances concerning the implementation of the practical courses. |
Uncertainty concerning risk of infection | Various concerns about infecting patients or students during the practical course as well as general concerns regarding the pandemic and infection risk. |
Adaptation of the structure | Positive and negative feelings concerning the adaption of the structure of the practical courses. |
Adaptation of the scope | Attitudes to the adaption of the scope. |
Lack of free practice time | Feelings of unsecure due to the perceived lack of free practice time. |
Questioning personal responsibility | The teaching staff perspective on students studying under this specific regulation. |
Course learning gain | The range from less to more to the gain from the course. |
Support from teachers | Described how students perceived support from the teaching staff. |
Concern about low quality | Attitudes to concerns about lower quality due to the specific regulations in the practical courses. |