Table 1 Topic guide

This illustrative interview schedule was adapted for patients and professionals.

Other prompts:

Participants will be asked a series of questions to elicit their perspectives. We will ask participants to talk about their experience of shared haemodialysis. Domains will include: beliefs about haemodialysis; experience of haemodialysis; and attitudes towards shared haemodialysis care.

• Knowledge about Shared Haemodialysis Care

Patients and professionals were asked similar questions (adapted for purpose):

• Recent vs. long term problems and benefits

Beliefs about haemodialysis.

• If thought about participating/opting out

Can you tell me how you came to be on haemodialysis?

• Any exit strategy

Prompts: what happened; how long ago; what for? (This will help ascertain trajectory).

• Self-care (as opposed to nurse-led care)

What do you usually do when you come for dialysis?

• Consequences (benefits/risks) of taking and how to balance this out

Experience of haemodialysis.

• What problems/concerns do you have about shared haemodialysis – both short-term and long-term

What effect does haemodialysis have on your life?

• Mood, functional status, QOL

Prompts: quality; what can do/can’t do; how are things different/the same?

• Support from others

Attitudes towards shared haemodialysis.

• If interview has raised any concerns and if these will be discussed with the named nurse

How you do you feel about participating in shared haemodialysis?