Table 4 Overview of themes and subthemes
From: Living with moderate to severe renal failure from the perspective of patients
Theme | Subthemes |
|---|---|
Physical aspects | - |
Social aspects | Growing up |
Intimate relationships and sexuality | |
Desire to have a child | |
Family life and raising children | |
Social contacts | |
Societal aspects | Ignorance and image formation |
Trivialising | |
Pressure to legitimate | |
Fear of stigmatisation and prejudice | |
Embarrassment and identity | |
Education, work and social security | |
Healthcare | Education |
Contact with professionals | |
Multidisciplinary care and self-management | |
Experimental care and future treatment | |
Psychological aspects | Deterioration - insecurity and trust |
Coping |