Table 2 Summary of research topics and corresponding subthemes at level 2

Perception and evaluation of care

Absolute dependency on the system

Cognitive dissonance (ideal of care vs. reality)

Concept of mental illness

Health care needs

Expectations of care

Need of closeness

Maturity and the right to have a voice

Influencing factors of health behaviour

Stigma

Objectification of patients through care providers

Strategies for coping with burden