Table 10 Summary of themes identified

Theme 1: Security and transparency

- Security and legitimacy of information and data [sharing]

- Efficiency and transparency of information and data

Theme 2: Inclusivity and engagement

- Equity and inclusion of populations

- Recognition of the ability / inability to use digital tools

Theme 3: Human interaction

- Trade-off between human face to face and digital tools

- Lose sight of human interface and the importance of face-to-face connection

Theme 4: Obstacles and risks

- Obstacles preventing the use of digital tools (e.g. evidence, barriers, solutions)

- Risk of technology overload

Theme 5: Potential benefits

- Unknown potential for the use of digital tools (e.g. evidence)

- Reducing the burden on participants (e.g. convenience, time)