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Table 1 The main questions and their subsequent probing questions

From: Perception of facing life's challenges in patients with spinal cord injury in Iran: a qualitative study

General questions

Follow-up questions

Can you describe a typical day in your life?

Can you explain further?

Please describe the development of your illness?

Can you explain further?

What do you mean by that?

What feelings did you experience during this period?

Can you give an example?

How has this incident affected your life?

Can you explain further?

What does living with a spinal cord injury mean to you?

What do you mean by that?