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Table 4 Comments and feedback in the semi-structured interview

From: Assessing the fidelity of a peer-led chronic pain management program (PAP)

A. Please describe your experience in leading the pain management program

 1. It was an interesting and meaningful experience to lead this program.

 2. I was appreciated by the nursing home residents.

 3. The nursing home residents said that they liked us and expected that we would visit them more often.

B. Please share your perception of the benefits of the whole program

 1. It seems that my pain was also reduced when teaching the nursing home residents.

 2. Helping others makes me feel happy and is meaningful to me.

 3. This program is quite effective, as the elderly said that they feel less pain and are happier and less lonely.

 4. I feel satisfied that I can help others.

C. Please share the limitations and barriers that you encountered in teaching the pain management methods

 1. Some pain management strategies were difficult to apply in the nursing homes, such as applying hot/cold compresses, as the nursing homes lacked sufficient materials.

 2. There was a lack of feedback from nursing home staff; their comments are also important.

D. Do you have any suggestions on how to further improve the pain management program?

 1. It would be better to add more practical strategies. As the program is designed for elderly people living in nursing homes, the physical and environmental limitations need to be taken into consideration.

 2. The research team could arrange to hold more workshops for us PVs during the program, so that we can share our experiences and learn from other PVs.