Fig. 2

Preliminary conceptual model of patient experience in CKD based on literature review. Figure shows the signs/symptoms and life impacts identified in the targeted literature review. Presence of the concepts in each of the patient subpopulations is indicated by coloured circles. Bold represents > 50% prevalence of concept (based on highest observed prevalence in the literature)

^aPresent in qualitative literature.

CKD, chronic kidney disease; GI, gastrointestinal.