The interviewer wrote field notes throughout data collection, noting new conceptualisations of social capital and/or experiences of social capital in unanticipated ways.
The qualitative part of the study concerning the data collection, note-taking, coding, and memoing was very close to the grounded theory model as described by Glaser [ 16], which is also described in a more comprehensive form by Dick [ 12].
In both rounds of data collection, notes in Marathi and Telugu were translated into English.
Interviews were complemented by researchers' field notes describing experiences during data collection and noting down early findings, as well as observational and documentary data from hospitals, national documents, meetings with governmental stakeholders, and conferences.
Data collection: Case notes were reviewed and the following details were recorded in a predesigned data collection sheet: demographic profile, admission diagnosis, APACHE II score, antibiotics, co-morbidities, survival and length of stay.
Retrospective data collection using notes and imaging to risk-stratify patients.
Data collection from notes review will be carried out by practice staff using standardised questionnaires.
Such questions point to the need for further research but also improved routine data collection as noted elsewhere [ 5].
Paired interviewed was adapted during the data collection after noting that some of the PWD had difficulties in expressing themselves or remembering things.
In practice analysis had begun during data collection, as notes made after each interview offered early insights and indicated points to explore in subsequent interviews.
Data collection from notes review and from participants who prefer to complete paper-based will be stored on paper in secure filing cabinets.
