Embedding new technologies in practice – a normalization process theory study of point of care testing

Table 1 Main themes and subthemes, and how they map onto NPT’s four constructs

Theme/subtheme	NPT construct
Purpose and value	Coherence
Operationalisation of POC testing
Deciding which POC tests to take	Collective action
Taking the blood and running the test	Collective action
Examining and acting upon the results	Collective action
Teamwork and communication	Cognitive participation
Physical environment and equipment	Collective action
Learning POC testing	Cognitive participation
Trust in POC testing	Collective action
Appraising POC testing	Reflexive monitoring

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