Table 4.

Evaluation of the conversations at t1 (n = 49)

How did you experience the conversation?		M	SD
1	I had the feeling of being understood by the peer-coach.	4.74	0.49
2	In the conversation I was able to address my concerns.	4.67	0.60
3	The conversation strengthened my feeling of not being alone with the situation of the disease.	4.67	0.56
4	The conversation has met my expectations.	4.55	0.58
5	I feel encouraged by the conversation.	4.35	0.70
6	The conversation made me feel more confident.	4.26	0.77
7	The conversation has encouraged me to seek further help.	4.07	1.14
8	The conversation helped me to see more clearly what I want.	3.78	0.96
9	I have received practical everyday tips in the context of the disease.	3.73	1.07
10	The conversation helped me to deal with my anxiety.	3.70	0.94
11	I have received tips where to get more information.	3.67	1.23
12	The conversation helped me to better understand information about the disease.	3.18	1.30
13	The conversation has burdened me.	1.94	0.94
14	The conversation made me feel insecure.	1.30	0.78

Note 5-point Likert Scale with a range of 1–5 (1 = not applicable at all, 2 = rather not applicable, 3 = partly applies, 4 = rather applies, 5 = fully applies)