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Table 1 Cognitive interview questions

From: Refining a brief decision aid in stable CAD: cognitive interviews

Question 1

“Please look over the first couple of pages. Take as much time as you would like to look over the pages. As you are doing this, tell me out loud any thoughts that go through your mind as you read every 1–2 pages.”

1a.

What is new or different about the information presented here from what you already know? Is there any information presented here that you question?

1b.

What have you read here that other patients might find confusing?

1c.

After reading over each section in the booklet:

What is this section or part of the booklet telling you?

 

Did it hold your attention? Why or why not?

Question 2

“What other thoughts came to mind while you were looking over the booklet that you haven’t shared?”

2a.

What do you think is missing from the booklet?

2b.

What concerns do you think other patients would have that we have not covered?

2c.

What concerns do you think other patients would have that we have covered?

2d.

What do you think the main message was?