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. 2013 Apr 25;18(5):995–1008. doi: 10.1111/hex.12073
Domain Name Random examples of Domain descriptions from three individual patients Examples of patient researcher's understanding based on participants' accounts
Mobility ‘a point in time came, when it [RA] was so bad that my ankles could not support me, it difficult to get out of bed’ JK Patients expect that new treatment will help to improve mobility, to gain freedom to walk for example to the park/shop.
Independence ‘I cannot do things in my house at the moment, but before [diagnosis of RA] I did not need any help.’ CG Patients expect that new treatment allows patients to maintain the ability to carry out activities of daily living independently.
Patient–doctor relationship ‘I was dismissed by two doctors who thought my symptoms were just in my imagination’. DW Patients expect that when receiving new treatment they will be listen to and work in partnership with doctors.