Table 1 Interview guide domains and example questions/probes

Perceptions/experiences with MOVE! Program

• What aspects of the MOVE! program are most effective?

(Probes: referral process, curriculum, patient follow up, tell me about a patient who was very successful through the MOVE! program)

Perceptions about role of PACT members or how PACT teams care for patients

• What is the current role of the PACT teamlet (PCP, RN, LPN,) in helping MOVE! patients to lose weight?

• How could the VHA better facilitate the PACT teamlets in helping patients to lose weight?

Perceptions about role of PACT members in weight management

• How can we improve weight management at the VA?

(Probes: VA’s role in practitioner facilitation, given all of your other responsibilities, what do you think your role should be in helping patients lose weight?)

Barriers, facilitators, and practices pertaining to goal setting with patients

• How useful is goal-setting as a tool for behavior change?

• What are some barriers to using goal-setting to promote behavior change in Veterans?

• How can we better facilitate goal setting from providers at the VA?