Psychological problems as the major cause of fatigue in clients undergoing hemodialysis: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is obvious that hemodialysis is a stressful process, leading to numerous social and psychological problems, and may cause fatigue and helplessness.

Objective

This study aimed to explain the experiences of hemodialysis clients regarding the effect of psychological problems on fatigue.

Methods

This article was extracted from a qualitative study conducted on clients undergoing hemodialysis in Khorramabad. To this end, a total of 15 participants were purposefully selected using the snowball sampling method and the required data was collected using individual, face to face, detailed and semi-structured interviews. There were 12 client interviewees and one doctor, one nurse and one hemodialysis client's spouse. Content analysis was used to analyze the data.

SUBMITTER: Rezaei Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6626205 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature