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Table 1 Focus group question route linked to the research question objectives

From: Investigating acceptability of a training programme in precision medicine for frontline healthcare professionals: a mixed methods study

Investigation linked to the research questions

Question Route

 

Research Question 1 investigating the level of knowledge on PM

How would you describe Precision Medicine?

[Presentation of description of PM from literature]

•How do you find this definition? Is it understandable, conclusive, concrete, and practical? Where are the parallels and where are the differences compared what you have found in your previous activity?

•Overall, to what extent do you agree with the definition of PM?

Research question 2 Investigating acceptable content and a structure for training

Now that you know a bit more about precision medicine, what in your opinion are the knowledge and skills that would help you to practice a more precision approach? [Rating scale with learning objectives]

•Which learning objectives are central to successfully applying PM from the perspective of your professional group?

•How do you prefer to learn?

•What types of courses are most interesting for you?

Research Question 3, investigating the perceived potential of PM

If we imagine an era of precision medicine, what would be your role?

[Presentation of case studies based on professional roles]

•How realistic do you think the roles are described [in the presented case studies]?

•How much can you identify with the described role from your professional field?

•Where do you see particular potential? What would you like to share?

Research Question 4, investigating motivation to attend a training on PM

What is the level of motivation for a training programme on Precision Medicine?

[Activity using visual analogues]

•What is your level of motivation to attend a training programme in PM today

•What is your level of motivation in a training programme in PM in the future (in 5 years)?