Table 2 Focus group - interview topics

Supervised exercise training: physiotherapist. Content and education

Education session: nurse and dietician. Content and education

Patients’ experiences of participating in the intervention group.

Knowledge and uncertainty about IC

Experiences of factors and barrier that supported or hindered adherence to the intervention.

Factors that influence coping strategy, persistent lifestyle changes

Importance of environment and togetherness with similar patients

Empathy, support and motivation

Risk factor management

Coping behaviours

Change interventions

Attitudes, beliefs, how to handle the pain

Feeling better mentally

Accessibility and compliance

Self-monitoring goal setting

Exercise logbook and pedometers. Motivational text message.

Specific walking advice to promote self-managed walking

Quality of life

Solution behaviour change techniques

Patient satisfaction of participate in the IC rehabilitation programme and point out if any suggestions for changes.