Methods: Interviews were conducted with nursing staff working at a primary healthcare centre in South East Sweden.
Each interview took place was conducted on a one-to-one basis in dialogue form, using open questions and supported by
an interview guide. It was then analysed using a phenomenological hermeneutic method. Participants were eligible for the
study if they had given their informed consent and if they worked with discharge planning and home-based healthcare
provision. In total, 10 of the 30 persons working at the primary healthcare centre participated in the study.