Table 1 Research questions and data-collection methods
Research questions | Data-collection techniques | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quantitative | N intervention group (T0/ T1) | N control group (T1) | Qualitative | N | |
1. To what extent did the NPs carry out the SMS intervention as described in the protocol? (fidelity) | Therapy Adherence Measurement (TAM- score) | 16a | Â | Observations | 6 |
2. What are the experiences of recipients and professionals regarding the applicability, usability and acceptability of the nurse-led self-management intervention? (feasibility) | Questionnaire to rate areas recipients perceived to be important and which areas were addressed during the consultation with the nurse | 16 | 33 | Individual interviews with patients | 11 |
Individual interviews with Nurse Practitioners | 2 | ||||
Individual interviews with doctors | 2 | ||||
3. What are the differences in primary and secondary outcomes of recipients within the intervention group? | Questionnaire (T0-T1) | 16 | Â | Â | Â |
4. What are the differences in primary and secondary outcomes between recipients in the control and intervention group? | Questionnaire (T1 intervention –control) | 16 | 33 |  |  |