Table 1 The initial codes, subcategory and main category of attributions the perceived self-care ability concept in stroke patients (Analysis of texts)

Ability to perception

Perception ability

Perceptual stability

Ability to prioritize needs

Ability to perceived changes in life conditions

Visual perception

Individual attitude towards health

The perceived to threat

Understanding the threat ahead

Self-perception

Understanding yourself as a self-care agent

Unmet expectations of the itself

Awareness of time, place and person

Mental and cognitive ability

Cognitive fluctuations

Recognition of individual abilities

Seek appropriate help to meet needs

Awareness of the conditions that arise

Ability to sense

Sensory ability

Sensory, Motor and Physical health

Ability to touch

Health in the five senses

Strength of movement of upper and lower limbs

Motor ability

Ability to walk

Ability to perform daily life activities

Physical strength

physical ability

Not having multimorbiditi

Ability to maintain balance while sitting and standing

Structural health of the body (body anatomy, structure of the brain and organs

Processing information related to the disease•Perceived disability

Perceived of problem

The subjective nature of the phenomenon of perceived self-care ability

Integration of the current experience of the disease with previous experiences

Acceptance of disability

Treatment adherence

The ability to improve health

The dynamic nature of the phenomenon of perceived self-care ability

Participation in self-care activities

Efforts to maintain health

Trying to learn self-care skills

Choosing a healthy lifestyle

Promote recovery over time

Evolutionary process and move forward

Fulfilled expectations of yourself

The desire to regain the self-care ability