Table 2 Decision aid prototype feedback semi-structured interview guides

Comprehensibility

Do you think the tool is easy to understand in this format?

Do you think the tool will be easy to use in this format?

Would you have liked to have this tool presented to you by your child’s surgeon to use during a consultation? (Parents only)

Would you have used this tool during the surgical consultation if it had of been available to you? (Parents only)

Acceptability

Do you think using the tool will help parents feel more involved in the decision making process?

Do you feel the tool will be useful for parents to use with their surgeon during the consultation?

Do you think surgeons using the tool with parents will help them in the process of making a treatment decision?

Do you think the tool will help surgeons better understand the patients and parents values and concerns about their treatment decision?

Do you feel that this tool clarified questions or concerns parents may have? (Parents only)

Feasibility

Do you feel the tool will be of benefit in the consultation appointment?

Do you think use of the tool during a consultation will have an influence on the clinic process?

Do you think this tool would fit into your practice? (Surgeons only)

Do you think you would use this tool in your clinical practice? (Surgeons only)

Do you think other hospitals should provide this tool to parents during an ENT consultation?

Would you have liked to have this tool to take home and refer to after your consultation with your child’s surgeon? (Parent only)

Desirability

Do you think the tool is visually appealing?

Do you think the tool has a polished presentation?

Is there anything that you would like to change about the tool?

Is there anything that you specifically like about the tool?

Do you have any further comments you would like to add?