Experiences of Loss, Grief and Support Needs of Adults on Haemodialysis and Families: A Qualitative Explorative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burdensome life of haemodialysis impacts both patients and their families. It often leads to a stressful life marked by experiences of loss and grief. Nurses report a lack of knowledge and skills in providing grief support, as well as insufficient time for existential conversations with patients and families.

Objectives

To explore the experiences of loss, grief and support needs of both adults on haemodialysis with no option of a kidney transplant and their family members.

Design

A qualitative explorative study, using a phenomenological-hermeneutical approach and semi-structured interviews. Ricoeur's interpretation theory was used to analyze data involving three steps: Naïve reading, structural analysis and critical interpretation and discussion.

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SUBMITTER: Marcussen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495539 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature