The Comprehensive Impact of Maintenance Hemodialysis Treatment: a Qualitative Study

Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine Research DOI: 10.32629/jcmr.v5i2.2312

Qin Guan1, Hongfei Yang2, Lu Zhou3, Zhipeng Xue1, Xiaoling Zhu2

1. Dali University, Dali 671000, Yunnan, China
2. The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali 671000, Yunnan, China
3. Emergency Department of Southwest Medical University Affiliated Hospital, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the comprehensive impact of maintenance hemodialysis treatment on patients and their families, in order to improve their quality of life and enhance treatment effectiveness. Method: Colaizzi phenomenological analysis is used to analyze data and extract themes. Results: The comprehensive impact of maintenance hemodialysis treatment can be summarized into five themes: decreased work ability, disease restriction of life freedom, decreased physical function, decreased quality of life, and increased family burden. Conclusion: Hemodialysis has a significant impact on patients and their families, with economic, physical, and psychological impacts, directly reducing their quality of life. It is recommended to adopt multidimensional strategies to improve the quality of life and treatment outcomes of patients.

Keywords

hemodialysis; comprehensive impact; qualitative research

Funding

The 2024 Graduate Research Project of the School of Nursing at Dali University has been approved as a special project; Special Project Approval for Graduate Research Projects in the School of Nursing, Dali University in 2024 (2024HLY32)

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