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Table 1 Key topics and theme development

From: Views on a brief mindfulness intervention among patients with long-term illness

Key Topics as defined in Topic Guide

Refined Themes and sub-themes

Perceived benefits of the audio

1. Perceived benefits of the audio

 • Relaxation

 • Mood improvement

 • Increased coping abilities

 • Reduction in use of medication

 • Increased motivation towards meditation

Acceptability of the audio

2. Negative experiences of the audio

3. Content of the audio

 • Wording of the audio

 • Timing and Pace

 • Voice of the narrator

4. Perceived barriers

Improvements to the audio

5. Improvements suggested

 • Timing and Pace improvements

 • Presentation