Table 4 Characteristics of participants in Phase 2
Patients (n = 5) | Partners (n = 5) | |
|---|---|---|
Male n (%) | 5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
Age M (range) | 62 (40–78) | 58 (40–77) |
Married n (%) | 5 (100%) | 5 (100%) |
White British n (%) | 4 (80%) | 4 (80%) |
Employment status n (%) | ||
Retired | 4 (80%) | 4 (80%) |
Unable to work | 1 (20%) | – |
Full-time employment | – | 1 (20%) |
Phase of dialysis n (%) | ||
Pre-dialysis | 1 (20%) | |
Established | 4 (80%) | |
Length of time on dialysis—months (range) | 21 (16–30) | – |
Mode of dialysis* n (%) | ||
Haemodialysis | 3 (60%) | – |
Peritoneal dialysis | 2 (40%) | – |