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Table 1 The interview guide

From: Managerial challenges faced by Swedish nurse managers in perioperative settings– a qualitative study

Initial questions

1-Why did you become a Front Line Nurse Manager?

2-What was your vision/goal in becoming a Front Line Nurse Manager?

Main questions

3- What kind of prerequisites did you need to be able to make your vision come true?

4- What are the challenges in your work as a Front Line Nurse Manager?

5- What is driving you in your work as a Front Line Nurse Manager?

Follow-up questions

6- Is there anybody or anything that makes you happy every day when you go to work? Please tell me more.

7- Is there anybody or anything that annoys you every day when you go to work? Please explain further.

8- What do you think about your work schedule?

Probing questions

Please tell me more. Can you give examples? What do you mean?