Table 1.
Semi-structured interview guide
| Neurofeedback providers | Cancer survivors |
|---|---|
| Tell me about how you became involved with neurofeedback therapy | Tell me about how you became aware of neurofeedback therapy |
| Tell me about the neurofeedback training you provide e.g., system/s or protocols used; how to decide which one to use; when to stop or switch to another system/protocol | Tell me about the type/s of neurofeedback training you experienced |
| Tell me about the reasons cancer survivors are seeking neurofeedback therapy? Prompts: symptoms, quality of life, roles and activities | Tell me about why you decided to do neurofeedback training Prompts: symptoms, quality of life, roles and activities |
| Tell me about your experience of providing neurofeedback to cancer survivors | Tell me about your experience during neurofeedback training |
| Describe the impact of neurofeedback on long-term symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety etc., in your cancer survivor clients | Describe the impact of neurofeedback on your long-term symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety etc. |
| Describe your perception of the impact of neurofeedback training on quality of life in your cancer survivor clients | Describe the impact of neurofeedback training on your quality of life |
| Describe any side effects of neurofeedback experienced by cancer survivors or other clients with long-term symptoms? How are these managed? | Describe any side effects of neurofeedback you experienced during or after your sessions. How did the neurofeedback provider manage these? |
| Describe the average course of therapy i.e., how many sessions; how this varies between clients; length of time before symptom relief is experienced; whether booster sessions are required to maintain symptom control | Describe the course of your therapy i.e., how many sessions did receive; when did you begin to experience symptom relief; if you received any additional booster sessions? |
| What recommendations do you have for cancer survivors regarding neurofeedback? | What recommendations do you have for other cancer survivors regarding neurofeedback? |