Patients' experiences of peritoneal dialysis at home: a phenomenological approach

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

Maria Lúcia Araújo Sadala¹  Gabriela Azevedo De Souza Bruzos²  Estela Regina Pereira²  Edwa Maria Bucuvic² 

[1] ,Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu Departamento de Enfermagem SP ,Brazil

关键词: Self-Care;    Nursing;    Peritoneal Dialysis;    Qualitative Research;    Autocuidado;    Enfermagem;    Diálise Peritoneal;    Pesquisa Qualitativa;    Autocuidado;    Enfermería;    Diálisis Peritoneal;    Investigación Cualitativa;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0104-11692012000100010

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this study was to highlight the meaning of home dialysis as experienced by patients with chronic renal failure. The research design was influenced by Ricoeur´s phenomenology. Nineteen patients from a Brazilian public hospital were interviewed, from May to September 2009. Interviews were guided by the question: "Tell me about your experiences lived undergoing PD". Findings unveiled the patients' perception of the drastic changes in their existence, consequent to disease and treatment; and the perception of themselves in that process. The feeling of anguish, physical pain and deprivations were part of living that condition. They foresee an uncertain future, depending on the expertise of health care providers and the demands on support of significant others. Findings suggest that individual aspects of patients' experiences must be considered if health care providers are to facilitate positive health outcomes.

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