Protocol for a qualitative study exploring haemodialysis dependent patients’ arteriovenous fistula experience, values and concerns in Sydney, Australia

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The experiences of patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, with chronic mental illness, disabilities or who identify as sexual or religious minorities are under-represented in clinical research on arteriovenous fistula (AVF) for haemodialysis access. A greater understanding of the experiences, values and concerns of these diverse patient groups are needed to provide haemodialysis access care that addresses the needs of all haemodialysis-dependent patients. This study seeks to describe a broad range of patient experiences related to the creation, care and surveillance of AVFs, including interactions with healthcare teams.

Methods and analysis

This qualitative study will use semistructured interviews with individual patients purposefull

SUBMITTER: Stavert B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9171227 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature