Table 1 Qualitative data collection methods
| Â | Sample | Main issues addressed by topic guide |
|---|---|---|
Patients | 5 participants who completed face to face TANDEM sessions (after 6-month follow-up assessment) 5 participants who dropped out of TANDEM (< 4 CBA sessions) (after 6-month follow-up assessment) 5 participants who completed TANDEM CBA sessions and PR programme (after 6/12-month follow-up assessment) 5 participants who completed TANDEM but dropped out or did not attend PR (after 12-month follow-up assessment) | • Current experience of COPD/breathlessness • Experience of being in the TANDEM study • Relationship and working with the TANDEM facilitator • Experience of attending PR • Suggested improvements to the TANDEM experience • Perspectives on receiving TANDEM as part of routine care |
Carers of intervention participants | 5 (after 6-month follow-up assessment) | • Relationship with patient/role • Understanding of TANDEM • Perspectives on CBA sessions • Experience of care role in the study • Any observed improvements in patient’s condition/quality of life |
Facilitators | Up to 14 All facilitators to be invited, but aim for range of professional group and number of patients seen | • Training sessions • CBA sessions with patients • Supervision • Professional identity • Perspectives on post-trial implementation |
Clinical supervisors | Up to 4 All invited | • Training • Clinical supervision sessions • Logistics of organising supervision sessions • Providing clinical supervision for professions who do not usually receive it |
Organisational stakeholders | Up to 20 interviews Range of organisational context and roles | • Organisation and role • Issues faced in delivering and improving COPD services • Perspectives on the value of PR for people with COPD • Understanding of TANDEM • Views on the TANDEM approach to care • Perceived differences with current care approaches for COPD • Perspectives on post-trial implementation of TANDEM • Facilitators and barriers for implementation • Commissioning |