Table 1 Final coding framework for content analysis by theme
Theme | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
Experience factors | Experience | Being in a position to practice leadership skills, facing challenges and having to adapt to new roles whilst leading an overseas quality improvement project. |
Exposure | Exposure to other cultures and health professionals | |
Leadership styles | Exposure to and an awareness of different leadership styles | |
Personal development factors | Interests | Development and consolidation of interests, aspirations or values both personal and professional |
Perspective | Perspective on professional development and the NHS | |
Insight | Insight into personal attributes and cultural norms and how these influence behaviour | |
Internal outcomes | Personal Qualities | Development of qualities such as confidence, innovation, flexibility, adaptability and resilience. |
Change in practice | Active changes to the fellow’s professional practice | |
Change in career choice | Active changes in career direction or career ambitions | |
External outcomes | Perception | Perceptions of the IGH Fellow from others |
Opportunity | Relating to the availability or lack of availability of opportunities on return to the UK | |
Impact of Fellowship | Relating to the impact of the IGH Fellowship on the fellow’s career |