Table 3 Four categories identified from the second content analysis of the physical activity domains

Physical activity related to general activities and mobility

Domains that relate to physical activity and functioning in general and a person's ability to move around that do not specify a specific type of physical activity. This category also includes physical exercise or other general activities that are more vigorous than usual everyday activities.

Physical activity related to activities of daily living

Domains referring specifically to activities of daily living (ADL, such as eating, toileting, bathing, dressing) or to instrumental activities of daily living (IADL, such as shopping, use of transportation, housekeeping, food preparation).

Physical activity related to work, social or leisure time activities

Domains referring to social activities, to paid or unpaid work or education and to leisure or recreational activities.

(Disease-specific) symptom related to physical activity

Domains that refer to dyspnoea and/or other symptoms which may occur as a result of physical activity and domains referring to physical activity limitations, disability or difficulties an individual may have in executing activities.

Other

Any other domains which do not fit into the other categories.