Experiences and needs of family caregivers for patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in Palestine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family caregivers of patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis play a crucial yet demanding role in patient care. Understanding their experiences and needs is essential for improving support systems and caregiving outcomes. This study investigates the caregiving experiences and needs of caregivers for ESRD patients on hemodialysis in Palestine.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach was employed, utilizing purposive sampling to recruit participants from the Palestine Medical Complex from March 2023 to June 2023. Data collection proceeded until saturation was reached, resulting in a total of 22 interviews. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method to capture

SUBMITTER: Shaabna Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931825 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature