Table 2 Acceptability results across five acceptability components at 3 months for participants in the intervention and control groups

Affective attitude

How an individual feels about the intervention

These nursing consultations were appropriate in my situation

3.37 (0.96)

3.47 (0.52)

I felt comfortable during these nursing consultations

3.58 (0.96)

3.40 (0.51)

I was satisfied with these nursing consultations

3.53 (1.26)

3.40 (0.63)

Burden

The perceived amount of effort that is required to participate in the intervention

I would participate again in these nursing consultations if the project was renewed

2.94 (1.26)

3.00 (1.51)

Participation in these nursing consultations required a great deal of effort on my part

1.13 (1.54)

1.36 (1.15)

Ethically

The extent to which the intervention has good fit with an individual’s value system

These nursing consultations were in line with my current values, which is important to me

3.37 (0.96)

3.40 (0.63)

Opportunity costs

The extent to which benefits, profits or values must be given up to engage in the intervention

I had to give up some opportunities/occasions important to me to participate in these nursing consultations

1.36 (1.39)

1.20 (1.26)

Perceived effectiveness

The extent to which the intervention is perceived as likely to achieve its purpose

These nursing consultations have been beneficial in helping me to live with my illness on a daily basis

3.44 (0.62)

3.47 (0.64)