Table 1

Interview schedule

Background/context
1Can you tell me what you understand by the term ‘transfer’ or ‘transition’ in healthcare? How would you define a ‘successful transition’?
2Can you tell me about your role and:
(a) How you are or have been involved in transition?
(b) How you are or have been involved in commissioning?
Successful commissioning outcomes
3Can you describe an example of when transition or commissioning for it has been undertaken successfully? (Outcomes)
Successful commissioning activities/processes
4With respect to the example shared can you describe the activities, actions or processes that were undertaken to achieve this outcome?
Unsuccessful commissioning outcomes
5Can you describe an example of when transition or commissioning for it has been undertaken unsuccessfully? (Outcomes)
Unsuccessful commissioning activities/processes
6With respect to the example shared can you describe the activities, actions or processes that were undertaken which resulted in this outcome?
Any other points
7Are there any other issues which you consider to be relevant that you would like to discuss?