Table 1.

Examples of interview questions for focus group interviews with patients

Opening question	Please tell us your name and briefly tell us about your current disease status and treatment situation
Introductory questions	Thinking back to when you were diagnosed—what comes to mind as important?
Transition questions	Which three main issues related to your care and rehabilitation would you like to discuss today?
Key questions	How was the information/communication you received/experienced during the course of treatment? What symptoms have you experienced and how have they affected your daily life? Please talk about the kind of support you need/needed and what type of help/support you have received. How did you experience the transition from hospital to home (everyday life)?
Ending question	Are there any issues we still need to address?