Table 1 Interview guide

Opening statement

What were your concerns before returning to work?

What made you decide to return to work?

What kind of training did you have before returning to work?

Further exploration

What facilitated the continuation of your job?

Were there anything good about returning to work?

When did you feel good about returning to work?

In what specific situations did you feel good about returning to work?

Why did you feel good about returning to work?

Can you tell me what kind of training you had after returning to work?

Please tell me about the changes you have made since returning to work.

1. about family (e.g., children, husband, parents, etc.)

2. about yourself (e.g., lifestyle)

3. about the job (e.g., the types of wards, job descriptions)