Theme | Sample question(s) | Follow-up questions |
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Opening question | Could you please tell me a bit more about what made you participate in the study (or not), and what kind of experiences you have made so far? | |
Decision-making process and experiences with the study | Could you please describe the situation in which you received the invitation letter? | Did you discuss your decision (not) to participate with anyone? |
Which expectations did you have vis-à-vis the study? | Have your expectations been met? Why (not)? | |
How would you describe your overall experiences with the study? | Is there anything you remember particularly well? | |
Are you planning on remaining in the study? Why (not)? Would you participate in a different study? | Why (not)? Why (not)? Why was that? | |
Experiences with the healthcare system | How would you describe your overall experiences with the healthcare system, for example when visiting your doctor? | |
Experiences of marginalisation and/or privilege | Have there been situations in your life, for example in school or on the labour market, where you felt you had been socially disadvantaged, excluded or even discriminated against? | Have you had similar experiences when interacting with the healthcare system? |
Have there been situations in your life, for example in school or on the labour market, where you felt you had been in a privileged position compared to others? | Have you had similar experiences when interacting with the healthcare system? | |
Social inclusion and involvement | Are you involved in any social, political or charitable organisations? | Would you like to be involved? How? |