The lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis with the concept of care: a phenomenological study

Abstract Background Providing patient-centered care needs in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis is important in inspiring their confidence to continue their treatment and promote their mental and social health. Therefore, recognizing the concept of care from the viewpoint of...

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Main Authors: Nahid Shahgholian, Hojatollah Yousefi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-1138-4
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description Abstract Background Providing patient-centered care needs in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis is important in inspiring their confidence to continue their treatment and promote their mental and social health. Therefore, recognizing the concept of care from the viewpoint of these patients can be helpful in designing the care programs of this vulnerable group. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to reveal the meaning and concept of care based on the experience of patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. Methods Using a descriptive phenomenological method, this study was conducted on 17 patients who were undergoing hemodialysis. Purposive sampling was performed and data was collected through 30 to 60 min, face-to-face and in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was performed using Colaizzi’s method. Results Seventeen patients (9 women 8 men) aged between 24 and 83, and a minimum of 10 and maximum of 168 months history of hemodialysis participated in the study. After data analysis, 4 themes and 9 sub-themes were extracted, and the concept of care emerged for the participants as empathy, companionship in everyday needs, social support and concern, and good-quality dialysis. Conclusions Based on the results of this study, the concept of care from the viewpoint of patients emerged in the form of empathy, companionship in everyday needs, social support and concern, and good-quality dialysis. It is recommended that caregivers of patients consider these concepts in the design of patient-centered care programs.
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spelling doaj.art-76d1c8ab925a41cb8d830c78a5698ffd2022-12-21T23:41:01ZengBMCBMC Nephrology1471-23692018-11-011911710.1186/s12882-018-1138-4The lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis with the concept of care: a phenomenological studyNahid Shahgholian0Hojatollah Yousefi1Critical Care Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical ScienceNursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Adult Nursing Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical ScienceAbstract Background Providing patient-centered care needs in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis is important in inspiring their confidence to continue their treatment and promote their mental and social health. Therefore, recognizing the concept of care from the viewpoint of these patients can be helpful in designing the care programs of this vulnerable group. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to reveal the meaning and concept of care based on the experience of patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. Methods Using a descriptive phenomenological method, this study was conducted on 17 patients who were undergoing hemodialysis. Purposive sampling was performed and data was collected through 30 to 60 min, face-to-face and in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was performed using Colaizzi’s method. Results Seventeen patients (9 women 8 men) aged between 24 and 83, and a minimum of 10 and maximum of 168 months history of hemodialysis participated in the study. After data analysis, 4 themes and 9 sub-themes were extracted, and the concept of care emerged for the participants as empathy, companionship in everyday needs, social support and concern, and good-quality dialysis. Conclusions Based on the results of this study, the concept of care from the viewpoint of patients emerged in the form of empathy, companionship in everyday needs, social support and concern, and good-quality dialysis. It is recommended that caregivers of patients consider these concepts in the design of patient-centered care programs.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-1138-4Lived experiencesCareHemodialysisPhenomenologyIran
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The lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis with the concept of care: a phenomenological study
BMC Nephrology
Lived experiences
Care
Hemodialysis
Phenomenology
Iran
title The lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis with the concept of care: a phenomenological study
title_full The lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis with the concept of care: a phenomenological study
title_fullStr The lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis with the concept of care: a phenomenological study
title_full_unstemmed The lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis with the concept of care: a phenomenological study
title_short The lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis with the concept of care: a phenomenological study
title_sort lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis with the concept of care a phenomenological study
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Care
Hemodialysis
Phenomenology
Iran
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