Table 2: Summary of impact concept expression frequencies.

 

Impact concepts, grouped by sub-domain

Number (%) of concept expressions in transcripts (N = 217)

Number (%) of transcriptsa containing concept (N = 21)

Coping behaviors

116 (53)

 

Reducing water consumption

28 (13)

10 (48)

Dietary restrictions

25 (12)

9 (43)

Maintaining a positive outlook

18 (8)

5 (24)

Lotion and oil application

10 (5)

4 (19)

Medication use

10 (5)

5 (24)

Rest

9 (4)

6 (29)

Living assistance provider

8 (4)

5 (24)

Spirituality

4 (2)

2 (10)

Other coping behaviors

3 (1)

1 (5)

Distraction

1 (< 0.5)

1 (5)

Emotional difficulties

33 (15)

 

Irritability, aggravation and agitation

17 (8)

5 (24)

Anxiety

9 (4)

4 (19)

Sadness and depression

3 (1)

1 (5)

Low body image

2 (1)

1 (5)

Worry and fear

2 (1)

2 (10)

Other emotional difficulties

0

0

Difficulty carrying out daily activities

28 (13)

 

General daily activity limitations

9 (4)

6 (29)

Difficulty with household responsibilities

8 (4)

6 (29)

Difficulty with professional responsibilities

6 (3)

4 (19)

Difficulty with personal care

5 (2)

4 (19)

Physical activity limitations and restrictions

21 (10)

 

Restricted to bed/chair

9 (4)

7 (33)

Difficulty walking

5 (2)

3 (14)

Physical limitations in general

5 (2)

3 (14)

Exercise restrictions

2 (1)

2 (10)

Social/lifestyle limitations and restrictions

19 (9)

 

Travel activities restricted

12 (6)

7 (33)

Leisure activities restricted

6 (3)

5 (24)

Social activities restricted

1 (< 0.5)

1 (5)

 

Sub-domains (bold type) and component impact concepts are shown in order of descending frequency.

aOne transcript represents one patient (21 patients included in study).