TABLE 4

Intervention fidelity and adherence

Intervention usedn=5Reasons for not doing intervention
n (reason)
Positions to ease breathlessness5
Breathing exercises5
The fan14 (COVID-19 restrictions)
Addressing fears and worries5
Go through the leaflet/action plan32 (not enough time for paramedic)
Introduce the information booklet21 (paperwork damaged)
2 (not enough time for paramedic)
Damp tissue on face02 (discussed)
1 (not enough time for paramedic)
1 (paramedic forgot)
1 (missing data)
Opening a window21 (not enough time for paramedic)
1 (patient already using)
1 (missing data)