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Table 1 Topics discussed during sessions of phase 1

From: Development, acceptability and feasibility of a communication skills training package for therapeutic radiographers to reduce fear of recurrence development in breast cancer patients (FORECAST2)

Interview radiographers

 Background about role

 Staff experiences

 Perceptions of patient experience

 Improving communication

Feedback event radiographers

 Validation of findings from interview

 Distinguish between topics to be addressed ‘internally’ and for co-design

Interview patients

 Journey so far

 Satisfaction with radiotherapy experience

 Crucial points in radiotherapy process

 Improving communication

Feedback event patients

 Validation of findings presented in video

 Mapping and rating of key stages and moments; agree on topics to be discussed with staff

Joint staff-patient event

 Exchange experiences (using video)

 Determine shared priorities

 Brainstorm to identify solutions