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Table 1 Domains based on patient’s nomination of important life areas and corresponding thematic categories

From: Comparison of two instruments for measurement of quality of life in clinical practice - a qualitative study

Domains

SEIQoL-DW N = 2001(100%)

SEIQoL-DR N = 2001(100%)

Thematic categories

Original SEIQoL version

Relationships

56 (28)

43 (21.5)

Respect and cherish

DW

   

Social relationships changed by cancer

DR

Health

39 (19.5)

46 (23)

Cancer related to body and mind

DW, DR

Leisure

37 (18.5)

29 (14.5)

Leisure

DW

   

Leisure limited by cancer

DR

Finances

24 (12)

33 (16.5)

Financial difficulties

DW, DR

Social activities

23 (11.5)

26 (13)

Supportive network

DW

   

Inability to meet with friends

DR

Physical activity

11 (5.5)

13 (6.5)

Strength from exercise

DW

   

Losing ability to exercise

DR

Independence

4 (2)

4 (2)

Leading an independent life

DW

   

Limited independence

DR

Living conditions

3 (1.5)

1 (0.5)

Peaceful environment

DW, DR

Mental strength

1 (0.5)

4 (2)

Mentally stronger

DW, DR

Religiosity

1 (0.5)

1 (0.5)

Comfort in religious beliefs

DW, DR

Writing memoirs

1 (0.5)

0

Passing on family history to next generations

DW

  1. 1Each patient nominated five cues summing up to 200 cues/instrument; all domains consist of aggregated cues.