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Table 1 Semi-structured interview guide

From: Nephrologists’ experiences with patient participation when long-term dialysis is required

Questions

How do you prepare your patients for dialysis?

How is the decision about dialysis modality made?

How do you involve patients and next of kin in this decision?

What do you consider important for patients to know before they commence dialysis?

How can patients undergoing hospital haemodialysis participate?

How would you describe the term patient participation?

How do you consider nephrologists’ role in patient participation?

How do you promote patient participation in your clinical work?

Is there anything else you would like to convey?