“I lost so much more than my partner” – Bereaved partners’ grief experiences following suicide or physician-assisted dying in case of a mental disorder

Table 1 Topic list (translated, original in Dutch)

Interview introduction	Information about the research project Recording and confidentiality Questions Informed consent
Introductory questions	Reason(s) to participate Name of the partner General information about partner
Mental disorder of the deceased partner	First experience with partner’s mental disorder(s) and impact Good day/period, bad day/period Awareness/reaction social environment
Care providers	(Professional) care related to the mental disorder(s)
Potential/possible death of the partner	Possible death: awareness/topic of discussion/ suicidal thoughts or tendencies Conversations about ending one’s life with care provider
Passing of the partner and life afterwards	Way of dying, meaning for bereaved partner Farewell Period following death Reactions social environment Openness and sharing, support, loneliness
Current situation	Interview experience Memories Emotions Influence loss on current life Difficulties Support and comfort Openness social environment View on death Outlook on future
Ending	Recap Other important experiences related to the loss?

ISSN: 1471-244X