In Brief:
This paper provides a worked example of the data analysis phase of a constructivist grounded theory study that examined family presence during resuscitation in acute healthcare settings. Core grounded theory methods are exemplified, including initial and focused coding, constant comparative analysis, memo writing, theoretical sampling and theoretical saturation. The article traces the construction of the core category ‘Conditional Permission’ from initial and focused codes, subcategories and properties, through to its position in the final substantive grounded theory.
