Data collection
Data were collected using an open, qualitative interview
[25] in the form of a dialogue. The interview began with a
question about what in their lifestyle the patient wanted to
change. Then they were asked to talk about their experiences
of the lifestyle discussion with the RN on three
areas; contact, progress and opportunity/barriers. The
question was about the contact with the RN in the lifestyle
discussions, the progress they made and the opportunities
and barriers they experienced in the lifestyle discussions
with the RN. The follow-up questions were based on what
occurred during the interview. The same person in the research
team conducted all the interviews. The interviews
lasted from 30 to 45 minutes and were tape-recorded for
later transcription by the interviewer