| 134 Worksheet Page Interviewer Sample Script Comments 1 Introduction to the Set up and worksheet I would like to introduce myself and thank you for agreeing to take part in this phone/online interview about dementia, diagnosis and support. My name is…and I am one of the researchers. Today we want to support a discussion about dementia, diagnosis and supports that are available for people with dementia. This is a very important topic for many people. And we are hoping to learn what needs to be done to improve the experience of diagnosis and support for people with dementia. We also intend to use what we learn from you today to provide more supports for informal carers, health professionals and for people with dementia. Now, depending on what your experiences have been it is possible that this could be an emotional topic. So please let us know if you need any support or assistance. We also need to remind you that if you feel upset you can stop taking part at any time. You can also ask for support or information at the end of the interview if you need it. Ok, so before we get started, we need to make sure you have the resources you need to take part in the interview. You should have been mailed or emailed an Interview Resource Pack which contain several documents, namely a Participant Information Statement, Handouts and envelope. Have you got that in front of you now? So to start we need to confirm that you are willing to take part in this research. The Participant Information Statement explains what this study is about. I need to make sure that you: o Have read the participant information statement? o Understand what your involvement in this research requires? o Understand that this interview and your giving consent to take part will be recorded? o Any questions you have about the research have been answered, and o You are happy to provide your consent to participate in the research. So next, we have some sheets stapled together with on the front page the word Handouts? Do you have them in front of you? Throughout the interview I will refer to specific pages from the Handouts. You are also allowed to make notes on these. Do you have a pen and are you able to make notes in the position you are in? Do you have any questions before we start the interview? Online: is the online environment working for you? Can you clearly hear and see me? For some questions I will allow you some time to think about the answer, in these cases I will mute myself giving you time to think. I will still be able to hear you speak. I will tell you each time I will do so. If at any point during the interview the connection is lost you can enter the online interview again just like you did now. One last thing I would like to check, is your device sufficiently charged to complete the interview? Aim Provide general introductions and ensure participant is Set up and prepared for the interview. Ensure the participant orally consents to participate in the interview Activities Outline interview rules e.g. no right or wrong answers Provide advice that the topics discussed feel quite emotional for some people. So, if they need support, they can ask for it. Advise they can also stop taking part at any time if they feel distressed. Advise they can request additional support or information at the end of the session if needed. Ensure participant has their Handouts/pens
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