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Understanding the impact of haemodialysis on UK National Health Service patients' well-being: A qualitative investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

While haemodialysis is an effective treatment for end-stage renal disease, the requirements and restrictions it imposes on patients can be onerous. The aim of this study was to obtain UK National Health Service patients' perspectives on the challenges arising from haemodialysis with the intention of identifying potential improvements.

Background

Depression rates are particularly high in those with end-stage renal disease; however, there is limited insight into the range of stressors associated with haemodialysis treatment within the National Health Service contributing to such high rates, particularly those of a cognitive or psychological nature.

Design

A qualitative approach was used to obtain rich, patient-focused data; one-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty end-stage renal disease at a UK National Health Service centre.

Methods

Patients were interviewed during a typical haemodialysis session. Thematic analysis was used to systematically interpret the data. Codes were created in an inductive and cyclical process using a constant comparative approach.

Results

Three themes emerged from the data: (i) fluctuations in cognitive/physical well-being across the haemodialysis cycle, (ii) restrictions arising from the haemodialysis treatment schedule, (iii) emotional impact of haemodialysis on the self and others. The findings are limited to predominantly white, older patients (median = 74 years) within a National Health Service setting.

Conclusions

Several of the experiences reported by patients as challenging and distressing have so far been overlooked in the literature. A holistic-based approach to treatment, acknowledging all aspects of a patient's well-being, is essential if optimal quality of life is to be achieved by healthcare providers.

Relevance to clinical practice

The findings can be used to inform future interventions and guidelines aimed at improving patients' treatment adherence and outcomes, for example, improved reliable access to mental health specialists.

SUBMITTER: Jones DJ

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6853155 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Understanding the impact of haemodialysis on UK National Health Service patients' well-being: A qualitative investigation.

Jones Daniel Jw DJ Harvey Kate K Harris John P JP Butler Laurie T LT Vaux Emma C EC

Journal of clinical nursing 20170703 1-2

<h4>Aims and objectives</h4>While haemodialysis is an effective treatment for end-stage renal disease, the requirements and restrictions it imposes on patients can be onerous. The aim of this study was to obtain UK National Health Service patients' perspectives on the challenges arising from haemodialysis with the intention of identifying potential improvements.<h4>Background</h4>Depression rates are particularly high in those with end-stage renal disease; however, there is limited insight into ...[more]

PMID: 28498615

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Dataset Information

Understanding the impact of haemodialysis on UK National Health Service patients' well-being: A qualitative investigation.

Aims and objectives

Background

Design

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Relevance to clinical practice

Publications

Understanding the impact of haemodialysis on UK National Health Service patients' well-being: A qualitative investigation.

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