Table 5.

Major themes and representative quotations.

Major Themes (+ sub Themes)	Quotations
Lack of privacy Withhold information due to feeling uncomfortable in front of others Discomfort with others knowing personal information Dialysis conditions not conducive for privacy Discomfort knowing other patient’s information	“It’s not confidential between doctor and patient because nine times out of ten you’re in a room with somebody else” “No, so you can’t pose a question you might find embarrassing or questionable to somebody else, and you know basically you don’t want anyone knowing your business” “When they’re giving your test results they should be more private”
Knowledge and perceptions of bloodwork rounds Time with healthcare team too short Bloodwork rounds keep you informed Perception of what rounds are and who is involved No change noted in how rounds are done	“You can’t really take the time. Nothing against the doctors but they’re like bang bang bang—you don’t have time to say anything. They’re in, they’re out” “Everything is hey how ya doing, looks good, okay bye”
Issues with taking phosphate binders Sense of futility High pill burden Dislike for TUMS Taking binders outside of routine is challenging	“It’s alright for them to say too much phosphorus, you’re gonna have hardening of your arteries…when? You know 5 years, 2 years, 20 years? If it’s 20 years, why am I getting too excited about it? “The TUMS were too chalky. They weren’t for me” “Well, you’re taking so many pills!”
Areas for increased patient education Renal diet Phosphate binders: how to take and reasons for taking them Monthly “report card” wanted more frequently What levels mean and consequences of abnormal levels	“If you wanna take a binder and keep these papers, you can... at home, you know, scoot back through it and see what’s been up and what’s been down and, you know, almost scrutinize yourself in some of these things. That’s great. But it should be maybe on a monthly basis”