“The Monkey on Your Shoulder”: A Qualitative Study of Lymphoedema Patients’ Attitudes to and Experiences of Acupuncture and Moxibustion

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Questioning route (abridged).

Introductory	How did you learn about this research study?
Transition	Think back to when you first became involved in the study: (i) How did you feel when the lymphoedema nurse first suggested you try acu/moxa?; (ii) How well did your first meeting with the research acupuncturist prepare you for your involvement in the study?
Key	What was it like for you actually having the treatments?; What does the term wellbeing mean to you?; How has your wellbeing been affected as a result of acu/moxa treatment?; How has the treatment affected your attitude to lymphoedema?; How do you feel about the commitment that taking part in research involved?
Ending	What improvements could we make for a future study?