Category development | Final themes | Overarching concepts |
---|---|---|
Arduous nature of dialysis | Informed and autonomous decisions | The patientsā decision |
Difficulties in getting to hospital | ||
Previous experience of dialysis | ||
Age as a reason not to start dialysis | ||
Uncertainty about treatment options | Less informed decisions | |
Not involved in treatment decisions* | ||
Poor understanding of disease management | ||
Confusion about treatments |
*This early description can be tracked through the following tables, essential in demonstrating transparency.