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Table 1 Interview guide*

From: Encouraging outpatients in an acute hospital for the relief of cancer-related pain: a qualitative study

Topic

Question

Pain management

What do you do if you are in a lot of pain and have problems at home?

Rescue

Did you take pain relief (rescue) medications without hesitation?

Explanation

Was the medication fully explained to you?

Did you understand it well?

Adverse effects

Have you had any problems with adverse events?

How did you cope with the adverse events?

Communication

Was communication with the doctor/pharmacist sufficient?

Family influences

Whether the family’s opinion had a significant influence on the treatment.