Table 3 Sampling frame for qualitative interviews
| Â | Cancer | Non-cancer (COPD/ CHF/ILD etc.) |
|---|---|---|
Severity of breathlessness | ||
    NRS < 3 | 4 – 6 | 4 – 6 |
    NRS ≥ 3 | 4 – 6 | 4 – 6 |
Sex | ||
    male | 4 – 6 | 4 – 6 |
    female | 4 – 6 | 4 – 6 |
Age | ||
    < 50 years | 2 – 3 | 2 – 3 |
    50 – 65 years | 2 – 3 | 2 – 3 |
    ≥ 65 years | 2 – 3 | 2 – 3 |
Caregiver situation | ||
  living with caregiver | 4 – 6 | 4 – 6 |
    no caregiver | 4 – 6 | 4 – 6 |
Intervention | ||
    Fast-track | 4 – 6 | 4 – 6 |
    Waiting list | 4 – 6 | 4 – 6 |
Total | 10 | 10 |