Symptom Prioritization among Adults Receiving In-Center Hemodialysis: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Individuals receiving in-center hemodialysis experience a high symptom burden that detrimentally affects their quality of life. There are few evidence-based interventions for symptom relief in this population. To stimulate innovation in symptom management, data on patient symptom prioritization and treatment preferences are needed. We undertook this study to (1) identify patient-prioritized symptoms for the development of symptom relief therapies and (2) elicit preferences for treatments among individuals receiving hemodialysis. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS:We conducted a mixed methods study that included focus groups in Carrboro, North Carolina; Tucson, Arizona; and Seattle, Washington and a nationally distributed online survey. Focus group trans

SUBMITTER: Flythe JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5969481 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature