Table 2.

Protocol for semi-structured interviews

Questions
1. What is your definition of a new nurse anaesthetist (role)?
2. What specific domains of theoretical knowledge should be incorporated into the training curriculum for new nurse anaesthetists, and what instructional methodologies would you recommend for effective knowledge transfer?
3. What essential technical skill sets should be prioritized in the competency-based training program for new nurse anaesthetists, and through what pedagogical approaches would you recommend these skills to be effectively developed and assessed?
4. Which core non-technical skills (NTS) should be emphasized in the professional development of new nurse anaesthetists, and what evidence-based training strategies would you recommend for cultivating these essential cognitive and behavioral skills in clinical practice?
5. Could you elaborate on the current training paradigm implemented in your institution for new nurse anaesthetists, specifically addressing the curricular framework, instructional modalities, and competency assessment mechanisms employed throughout the training process?
6. What additional elements or innovative components would you recommend incorporating into the systematic development of a competency-based training curriculum for new nurse anaesthetists to optimize their clinical preparedness and professional development?