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Table 1 Examples of meaning units, condensed meaning units and codes

From: From good health to illness with post-infectious fatigue syndrome: a qualitative study of adults’ experiences of the illness trajectory

Meaning unit

Condensed meaning unit

Code

It’s a bit like a prolonged period of lethargy, which one has after flu… it seemingly wasn’t a disease.

Condition perceived as a common flu

Tiredness

I collapsed very quickly. I think my working hours were reduced to one hour every 14 days.

Suddenly becoming severely fatigued

Disability onset

[My] reaction to [exertions] is excessive.

Exercise provokes symptom flare-up

Increased disability after exercise