Table 3 Overview of domains
Categorisation of domains | Definition |
|---|---|
1. Demographics/ lifestyle | Variables that measure demographic characteristics and lifestyle preferences |
2. Comorbidities | Variables that reflect co-existing health conditions |
3. Intradialytic blood pressure | Variables that measure blood pressure between dialysis session |
4. Biomarkers | Variables that provide an objective measure that provides information on the health state on an individual |
5. Cardiovascular measurements | Variables that measure cardiovascular function |
6. Frailty status | Variables that reflect age-related reduction in physiologic reserve |
7. Medications | Variables that describe the type of medications used by patients |
8. Treatment related indicators | Variables that describe the treatment patients are undergoing/ have undergone |
9. Renal related parameters | Variables that reflect the health status of the kidney |
10. Health status | Variables that reflect the overall physical status of patients |
11. Cause of ESRD | Variables that indicate the root cause of ESRD |
12. Access to healthcare care/ information | Variables that describe an individual’s access to healthcare or information |
13. Proxy measures of poor health | Variables that provide an indirect reflection of a patient’s health status |