Development of final themes and overarching concept
| Category development | Final themes | Overarching concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Arduous nature of dialysis | Informed and autonomous decisions | The patients’ 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.