Patient engagement during the transition from nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease to dialysis: A meta-ethnography.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patient engagement, encompassing both patient experience and opportunities for involvement in care, has been associated with increased patient satisfaction and the overall quality of care. Despite its importance, there is limited knowledge regarding patient engagement in the transition from nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) to dialysis-dependent treatment. This systematic review employs meta-ethnography to synthesize findings from qualitative studies examining patients' experiences of engagement during this transition, with the aim of developing a comprehensive theoretical understanding of patient engagement in the transition from nondialysis-dependent CKD to dialysis.

Methods

A systematic search of six databases, namely the Cochrane Library, Ps

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10632643 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature