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Participants’ motivation and expectations
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Individual semi-structured interview (n = 16)
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(1) motivation for participation, (2) expectations, (3) prior training experience
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Study participants
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Baseline (prior to randomisation)
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Interaction within the intervention (group dynamic, norms)
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Participant observation (8 sessions × 1.5 h)
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(1) participants entering and exiting the room, (2) information to participants from instructors, (3) informal conversations, (4) non-verbal expressions (i.e. facial expressions and bodily movements), (5) physical surroundings (i.e. room, light, temperature)
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Intervention group and instructors
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During intervention (week 0–8)
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Instructors’ experiences of their role and responsibilities
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Focus group discussion (n = 4)
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(1) expectations and prior coaching experience, (2) experience with the programme; (3) roles and authority, (4) advice for future instructors for patients with FEP
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Instructors
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After intervention (after 8 weeks)
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Participants’ evaluation of the intervention
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Focus group discussion (n = 3)
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(1) advantages and disadvantages, (2) social norms and social cohesion, (3) relation to and role of instructors, (4) suggestions for improvement of the intervention
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Intervention group
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After intervention (after 8 weeks)
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Possible impact and change in subjective wellbeing
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Individual semi-structured interview (n = 9)
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(1) the programme in general (positive and negative experiences), (2) social aspect of the training, (3) body and mind, (4) impact on symptoms and daily life
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Intervention group
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After intervention after 8 weeks)
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