Decision-making experiences of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) regarding treatment in Ghana: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:This is the first qualitative study to explore patient decision-making regarding end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) treatment in sub-Saharan Africa. The study addresses an important gap in the literature concerning choice and decision-making in an international context. METHODS:The study employed a qualitative research design, using grounded theory methodology. In-depth interviews were conducted with twenty-two adult patients with ESKD in 3 clinical settings in Ghana. Data analysis involved coding and a constant comparative approach to generate key themes. Ethical approval was gained from relevant ethics committees both in Ghana and the United Kingdom. RESULTS:Four main factors (personal, financial, healthcare system, and support network) were identified to influence patient decisi

SUBMITTER: Boateng EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6299918 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature