Progressive exhaustion: A qualitative study on the experiences of Iranian family caregivers regarding patients undergoing hemodialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore the burden of care for patients undergoing hemodialysis from the experiences of family caregivers.

Methods

In this qualitative study, a content analysis approach was used for data collection and analysis. Participants were 16 family caregivers selected through purposive sampling from four medical education centers affiliated with Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Semi-structured interviews were held to collect data.

Results

Four categories were developed as follows: 'care challenges', 'psychological vulnerabilities', 'the chronic nature of care 'and "care in the shade". The categories led to the development of the main theme of 'progressive exhaustion' experienced by the family caregivers duri

SUBMITTER: Salehitali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6626230 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature