Acceptability outcomes—qualitative feedback on groups
Fatigue, ’
PSQ and exit interview qualitative data were used to explore perspectives of acceptability, specifically aspects that positively or negatively contributed to helpfulness or enjoyableness, of the groups and overall participation in the study. Table Recommendations for important areas to maintain or modifications of the groups, based on qualitative data• Sharing group materials ahead of each session• Providing a summary of session content following session end• Having a variety of activities suitable for different types of ABI• Group activities were mood-enhancing• Learning from other group members• Day-before and day-of reminders of sessions• Paced information• Time limits for group discussion relative to session content• Prioritise group discussion• More discussion of ABI• Dedicated time for group members to interact without facilitator• Adaptable materials for different issues for different ABIs• Wide range of relevant strategies• Learning from other members’ activities• Dedicated transport support/reimbursement for in-person sessions• Regular breaks• Remote delivery• Incorporate more explicit session material on sharing ABI story• Reduce content per session, or• Increase session duration• Increase session duration• Clearer rationale for potential benefits of group• Explicit discussion about mood• Increase minimum group size• Enhance group cohesion across variety of member characteristics• Dedicated tech support for online sessions• Pre-select participants with similar characteristics/ issues• Sufficient training delivering session materials• Empathic response when activities were not completed• Regularly offering choice in selecting activities• Using low-demand activities that just had a few steps to learn• Acknowledging individuality of ABI effects• Engaging but not forceful facilitation• Being available if needed between sessions• Communicate session topics using clear language• Keeping discussions suitably focused• Group protocol should specify need to adapt sessions based on participant needs• Fatigue management for in-session activities