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. |