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Table 1 Items included in the semi-structured discussion guides

From: Acceptability of Internet-based interventions for problem gambling: a qualitative study of focus groups with clients and clinicians

Focus groups with clients

Focus groups with clinicians

Introduction of the study ā€“ moderators identify themselves and explain the goals of the focus groups and the nature of the study

Introduction of the study ā€“ moderators identify themselves and explain the goals of the focus groups and the nature of the study, clinicians introduce themselves

Experience with supports and services ā€“ What are supports and services you have accessed for your gambling problems?

Experience in providing treatment support remotely ā€“ Describe your experience in providing treatment support remotely.

Barriers to accessing existing services ā€“ What gets in the way of accessing services?

Lessons from existing services ā€“ What do we know from existing services? How can we translate in-person services into online services?

Acceptability of Internet-based interventions for problem gambling ā€“ Would it be helpful if existing services were provided online? What services would be useful if provided online?

Acceptability of Internet-based interventions for problem gambling ā€“ What do you see as possible advantages and disadvantages of online services versus in-person services?

Desired features ā€“ What would you like to see in an online treatment service?

Perceived challenges and proposed solutions ā€“ What challenges and issues do you expect to encounter in providing treatment support over the Internet? What are ways we can address these issues?

Themes identified from pilot focus group ā€“ How important is it to receive support in a female-only environment? How important are clinicians with lived experience? How willing would you be to download or install a program on your computer or mobile phone device?

Implementation and future direction ā€“ What kind of supervision and professional development would help you feel comfortable working with clients online?