Research Article

Personnel’s Experiences of Phlebotomy Practices after Participating in an Educational Intervention Programme

Table 1

Overview of the categories, subthemes, and theme revealed during the analysis.

CategoriesSubthemesTheme

Identification procedureBecoming aware of risksEducation opens up opportunities for reflection on safety
Distractions from the environment
Lack of knowledge
Transfer of information
A standardised way of workingAchieving improvements in clinical practice
Accuracy in clinical practice
Continuing as usual in the right wayFeeling reassured to continue working as usual
Continuing as usual regardless of incorrect procedure