Patients' experiences of peritoneal dialysis at home: a phenomenological approach

Authors

  • Maria Lúcia Araújo Sadala Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho; Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Gabriela Azevedo de Souza Bruzos Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho; Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu; Hospital das Clínicas de Botucatu; Unidade de Diálise
  • Estela Regina Pereira Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho; Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu; Hospital das Clínicas de Botucatu; Unidade de Diálise
  • Edwa Maria Bucuvic Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho; Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu; Hospital das Clínicas de Botucatu; Unidade de Diálise

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692012000100010

Keywords:

Self-Care, Nursing, Peritoneal Dialysis, Qualitative Research

Abstract

The aim of this study was to highlight the meaning of home dialysis as experienced by patients with chronic renal failure. The research design was influenced by Ricoeur´s phenomenology. Nineteen patients from a Brazilian public hospital were interviewed, from May to September 2009. Interviews were guided by the question: "Tell me about your experiences lived undergoing PD". Findings unveiled the patients' perception of the drastic changes in their existence, consequent to disease and treatment; and the perception of themselves in that process. The feeling of anguish, physical pain and deprivations were part of living that condition. They foresee an uncertain future, depending on the expertise of health care providers and the demands on support of significant others. Findings suggest that individual aspects of patients' experiences must be considered if health care providers are to facilitate positive health outcomes.

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Published

2012-02-01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Patients’ experiences of peritoneal dialysis at home: a phenomenological approach . (2012). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 20(1), 68-75. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692012000100010