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Table 6 Domains and indicators of HRQoL

From: The concept of HRQoL for patients on hemodialysis in Saudi Arabia: an exploratory study

HRQoL domain

Frequency per participant

Indicator

Physiological domain

14

Physical ability

  

Comorbidity

  

Illness and treatment complications

  

Pain and discomfort

  

Sexuality

  

Sleep

  

Diet and weight control

  

Medications

  

Vascular access

Social domain

14

Social relationships

  

Social activities

  

Playing the expected social role

  

Social support

Psychological domain

13

Feelings of low mood

  

Anxiety

  

Fear

  

Body image disturbance

  

Life satisfaction

Religious domain

8

Religious beliefs

  

Religious worship

Vocational domain

1

Ability to work

  

Effect of illness on working ability

  

Employers’ support

  

Financial security