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Table 1 Study objectives as described by domains, main questions, data and outcomes

From: A feasibility study of a cognitive behavioral based stress management intervention for nursing students: results, challenges, and implications for research and practice

Overarching question - Can it work?

Domain

Main questions

Data

Study outcome

Recruitment capability

Can we recruit appropriate participants?

What are the obstacles to recruitment?

1) Characteristics of the participants, drop-outs and control group

2) Recruitment obstacles and dropout rates

Primary

Intervention acceptability

Is the intervention suitable for and acceptable to participants?

What are the adherence rates to the intervention?

What are the challenges related to adherence?

1) CSQ-8

2) Attendance rates

3) Adherence rates

Primary

Outcome measures and preliminary evaluation

Does the intervention show promise of being successful with the intended population?

Do participants provide qualitative feedback that may be indicative of the likelihood that the intervention will be successful?

1) Standardized instruments

2) Open-ended question

Secondary