Table 1.

Overview of timeline and methods for overall longitudinal qualitative study

	Methods used
Time points	Focus
Phase 1:   (Baseline: Beginning of programme)	To explore individuals’ experiences of using health literacy capacities in the management of health and illness.	Participants interviewed	HLS‐EU survey completed
Phase 2   (End of programme@12 wk)	To monitor developments and changes in the use of health literacy capacities.	Participants interviewed
Phase 3   (1 yr follow‐up @ 12 mo)	To examine developments and changes in the use of health literacy capacities over time and to explore the barriers and facilitators in this process.	Participants interviewed	HLS‐EU survey completed