Hi Everyone 

This is my first time posting to this forum, however I follow all of the discussions closely as I find everyone's input extremely helpful.

I am in the 2nd year of my PhD and in the early stages of data analysis for the second phase of my study which is testing and refining my initial programme theories. 

I have been coding my data using thematic analysis and then re-coding for contexts, mechanisms and outcomes. I am coding against my initial programme theories but also openly coding so as not to miss anything important. I am interested in using an existing theoretical framework such as normalization process theory (NPT) to better structure my data and findings. I did not use formal theory to develop my initial programme theories. These were developed through interviews with programme developers and documentary analysis. 

My question is can theories such as NPT be coupled up with CMO analysis at a later stage if I did not use this to start with?  

I would appreciate any guidance/advice with this. 

Thanks