Table 1 Cognitive semi-structured interview questions
Comprehension and relevance | |
1 | In your own words, can you explain what the question means to you? (open answer) |
2 | Do you find the question easy or hard to understand? (Easy/Hard) |
3 | Do you find the question easy or hard to answer? (Easy/Hard) |
4 | Do you find the question relevant to ask? (Yes/No) |
5 | Do you have any comments on the question? |
6 | Read each of the options for answers, and tell me what they mean to you? |
7 | What do you think about the options for answers? |
8 | Could you find your first-choice answer among the options for answers? |
9 | Were there any words that you found hard to understand? |
Wording | |
1 | What do you think about the form of questioning “you/your child”? |
2 | What does the term “bowel function” mean to you? Would you prefer another term? If yes, which term? |
3 | What does the term “psychological” (round 1)/”emotional” (round 2) mean to you? Would you prefer another term? If yes, which term? |
Ovarall assessment | |
1 | What do you think about the instructions to fill in the questionnaire? |
2 | How long did it take for you to fill in the questionnaire? |
3 | Do you have any other comments that could help us improve the instrument? |