Table 8 Example of how subtypes could be combined

Example of combination of subtypes: McKay and colleagues [33] investigated staff fluctuations during an HIV prevention trial (RESPECT). The results were first presented in four themes, all including temporal aspects: 1) changes in the clients served and program maintenance, 2) changes in skill and knowledge, 3) changes in workload for remaining employees, and 4) innovative approaches to downsizing. After the themes were presented, the results continued with the presentation of two cases showing how staff changes and implementation were managed at two trial locations. In this example, the results were seen as starting according to Subtype C1 (Longitudinal themes approach) and continuing according to Subtype C2 (Longitudinal case approach). The combination of subtypes thus helped to demonstrate more angles of change