Patients' experience of transition onto haemodialysis: a qualitative study.
Transition onto haemodialysis is a time of increased psychosocial difficulty, yet, many renal patients exhibit personal resilience in continuing to lead productive lives. Using a positive psychological methodology, this qualitative study aims to identify factors identified by patients as helpful in the transition onto haemodialysis. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 10 patients within six months of starting haemodialysis. Interpretive content analysis identified three main themes (each with subthemes) in patients' accounts-preparation, cognitive style and social support. Limited differences arose between patients who underwent a gradual versus acute transition onto haemodialysis. Themes are discussed with reference to implications for practice development.
Faculty of Health and Social Work, University of Plymouth, UK. annie.mitchell@plymouth.ac.uk
Annie
A
Mitchell
Paul
P
Farrand
Hayley
H
James
Rob
R
Luke
Rachel
R
Purtell
Katrina
K
Wyatt
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010551:Personality; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support; D006113:United Kingdom