Understanding the impact of haemodialysis on UK National Health Service patients' well-being: A qualitative investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

While haemodialysis is an effective treatment for end-stage renal disease, the requirements and restrictions it imposes on patients can be onerous. The aim of this study was to obtain UK National Health Service patients' perspectives on the challenges arising from haemodialysis with the intention of identifying potential improvements.

Background

Depression rates are particularly high in those with end-stage renal disease; however, there is limited insight into the range of stressors associated with haemodialysis treatment within the National Health Service contributing to such high rates, particularly those of a cognitive or psychological nature.

Design

A qualitative approach was used to obtain rich, patient-focused data; one-to-one semi-structured

SUBMITTER: Jones DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6853155 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature