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Table 2 Attribute names and descriptions (patient survey)

From: Investigating preferences for support with life after stroke: a discrete choice experiment

Attribute

Description

Level description (coding)

Format of services

How help and support is provided for emotional needs, communication problems and physical difficulties

Group support: as part of a group of people who have similar needs (0)

One-to-one support: on an individual basis (1)

Service provider

Who provides help and support for emotional needs, communication problems and physical difficulties

Hospital stroke team (base)

Community health team e.g. family doctor, district nurse, therapist in the community (CHT)

Voluntary organisation e.g. The Stroke Association (VO)

Journey time

Length of time it takes to plan and make the journey to support services

1 hour: to plan and make the journey (60)

2 hours: to plan and make the journey (120)

4 hours: to plan and make the journey (240)

Additional social and leisure activities

Social and leisure activities are provided in additional to help and support you receive, that you are able to attend on your own

Not provided (0)

Provided (1)