Table 2.

Priorities and Needs Elicited in My Dialysis Plan Care Plan Meetings

Topics	Meetings (N = 54)
Medical	45 (83%)
Physical symptoms •Fatigue, energy, shortness of breath, weakness, pain, constipation, poor appetite, syncope, decreased libido	27 (50%)
Transplant •Interest, education, evaluation, unsure of status (listed/unlisted %)	16 (30%)
Services •Physical therapy, occupational therapy, mental health therapy, home health	10 (19%)
Mood symptoms •Hopelessness, depression, anxiety, fear	9 (17%)
Medications •Questions, needs	7 (13%)
Medical concerns •Forgetfulness, pain management, impaired vision, reduced hand dexterity	7 (13%)
Care coordination •Updated skilled nursing facility orders, scheduling of other care around dialysis	4 (7%)
Psychosocial	34 (63%)
Social support •Spend time with family, attend church, host events, visit friends, cook for neighbors	25 (46%)
Independence •Driving, relocating, self-sufficiency for activities of daily living and/or finances, vocational rehabilitation	16 (30%)
Financial •SSDI/SSI applications, community resources, insurance	8 (15%)
Transportation •Medical appointments, social gatherings, volunteering, work, shopping	8 (15%)
Housing and food •Housing and food insecurity; skilled nursing, assisted living, senior care options	7 (13%)
Personal	23 (43%)
Hobbies •Video-gaming, bowling, going out to eat, camping, horseback riding, yardwork, music, painting, backpacking, driving, gardening, fishing	16 (30%)
Physical activity •Exercise, play sports, hike, ride bike, climb flight of stairs	12 (22%)
Travel •Local, distance, dialysis planning	9 (17%)

Note: Data reflective of both patient-identified and care team–identified priorities, all discussed during the care plan meeting.

Abbreviations: SSDI, Social Security Disability Insurance; SSI, Supplemental Security Income.