Table 3.

Degree of overlap between key domains identified from interviews and domains of validated quality of life instruments

Key domains identified from interviews	KDQOL-36 domain	WHOQOL-OLD domaina
Having physical well-being
Being able to do things for myself	SF-12 physical component score	Physical health; independence; autonomy; sensory abilities
Having symptom control	Symptoms of kidney disease
Maintaining physical health
Being alive
Having social support
Having practical social support
Having emotional social support		Spirituality; social relations; intimacy
Having socialization		Intimacy; social participation

^aRefers to domains of in the WHOQOL and the WHOQOL-OLD (an add-on module to the WHOQOL for administration to older adults)