A Qualitative Study of Facilitators and Barriers to Self-Management of CKD.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Self-management is an integral component of CKD treatment. Nevertheless, many patients with CKD do not adequately engage in self-management behaviors, and little is known on the underlying reasons. We aimed to identify and describe the factors that influence self-management behaviors from the perspective of adults with CKD.

Methods

We conducted 30 semistructured interviews with adults with CKD stage 3 or 4 from an academic nephrology clinic in the United States. Interviews were analyzed thematically.

Results

The following are the 3 key phases of CKD self-management behavior engagement identified: (i) prioritization, (ii) performance, and (iii) maintenance. Prioritization was favorably influenced by optimism, stress management, and patient-provider communi

SUBMITTER: Schrauben SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8720654 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature