Interview guide
| Interview 1 | |
| 1.1 Experiences with COVID-19 | Introduction: If it is alright for you, I would like to talk about the experiences you made during your COVID-19 disease. |
| 1.1.1 | How did it occur that you got positively tested? What went through your head as you waited for the test result? |
| 1.1.2 | What happened after you received your positive test result? How did your life go on? |
| 1.1.3 | How do you manage with the disease in general? Are there any problems which concern only you? |
| 1.1.4 | As you were admitted to hospital, what experiences did you make (a) at admission, (b) with the hospital itself, and (c) the hospital staff? |
| 1.2 Study recruitment and expectations on interventions | |
| 1.2.1 | How did you learn about the study? |
| 1.2.2 | Can you say in your own words what the aim of the study is? How easy or difficult was the decision to participate? |
| 1.2.3 | How did you decide to participate? Did you ask for the opinion of other people—was it something else? |
| 1.2.4 | What did you consider? Were there any fears or concerns? |
| 1.2.5 | What are your personal expectations towards the study? |
| 1.2.6 | How were you informed about the (antiviral) therapy? Do you feel well educated about it? |
| 1.2.7 | Do you have any concerns regarding therapy risks? |
| 1.2.8 | Which potential benefits do you see for yourself? |
| 1.3 Recovery | |
| 1.3.1 | If you look into the future—for your remaining time in the hospital—are there any concerns? |
| 1.3.2 | And what about the subsequent time at home? |
| 1.3.3 | What are your hopes towards the disease course and the remaining time in the hospital? |
| 1.3.4 | At which point of condition do you see yourself as recovered/healthy again? What does it take to get there? |
| Interview 2 | |
| 2.1 Experiences with COVID-19 | Introduction: A lot has happened since our last conversation. How have you been? |
| (2.1.0 if no first interview was taken) | How did it occur that you got positively tested? What went through your head as you waited for the test result? What happened after you received your positive test result? How did your life go on? |
| 2.1.1 | Can you tell me about your experiences since our last talk? How was the hospital care? Please also elaborate on any negative experiences. |
| 2.1.2 | What impact did COVID-19 have on you personally? What was very bad? What was kind of harmless? |
| 2.1.3 | How did you cope with spending a long time in the hospital? |
| 2.1.4 | What was the most difficult time for you since your infection? |
| 2.1.5 | How did you manage? Did you have any help/support? Who helped you during that difficult time? |
| 2.2 Study participation and experiences with intervention | |
| 2.2.1 | What was the best/worst about your study participation? Please explain why and how this came about. |
| 2.2.2 | Were your experiences with the study as expected? Were there any surprises/something special? Did you miss anything? Based on your experiences, do you have any advice? |
| 2.2.3 | Were there any therapy side effects? If so, can you explain them in more detail? |
| 2.2.4 | How satisfied were you with the hospital care? Did you experience a difference in care since you were included in the study? Do you think that it was an advantage/a disadvantage for you? |
| 2.2.5 | Were there any doubts over the course of the study? Did you regret having participated? If so, why? |
| 2.2.6 | Is it important for you to get informed about the study results and to receive them? Are there any open questions concerning the study? Did you have contact to other study participants? |
| 2.3 Recovery | |
| 2.3.1 | Whenever you think about recovery, at which point do you see yourself healthy again? Do you need some kind of confirmation for that? |
| 2.3.2 | After hospital release, what were your biggest challenges to overcome and your most important sorrows/concerns? |
| 2.4 Final questions | Is there something you would like to add? Did I forget anything to ask? |