Circling around in tiredness: perspectives of patients on peritoneal dialysis.
The experience of tiredness linked to poor sleep in patients on peritoneal dialysis was explored using the qualitative method phenomenology. Eight women and six men in southeast Sweden were interviewed. The patients' descriptions were characterized by a circular structure "circling around in tiredness." This study illustrates the problems of tiredness and illuminates the need for healthcare professionals to assess the impact of tiredness and highlight the need for strategies to improve the patient's situation.
Yngman-Uhlin
Pia
P
Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science, University Hospital, Linkoping University, Sweden. pia.yngman.uhlin@liu.se
Friedrichsen
Maria
M
Gustavsson
Maria
M
Fernström
Anders
A
Edéll-Gustafsson
Ulla
U
D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden