Table 2: Theme, categories and subcategories.
Theme Being in transition to become ready for discharge from acute psychiatric wards
Categories Being affected by wounds following acute psychotic illness Being in need for strength to feel better before discharge Being ready for discharge
Subcategories Being physically wounded

Being mentally wounded

Being in wounded relationships with family members
Needing time on ward

Needing time at home
Noticing signs of feeling better

Being confident in the ability of living home