A Qualitative Study on Lived Experience of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis in Selected Hospitals of Moradabad U.P.

Ms. Saroj L Shah; Mrs. K. Chithra

Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2017

A Qualitative Study on Lived Experience of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis in Selected Hospitals of Moradabad U.P.

Ms. Saroj L Shah, Mrs. K. Chithra

Abstract :

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is becoming a major worldwide problem. Chronic illness affects a person physically, emotionally, financially and psychologically. Chronic kidney disease patients need a long term treatment and dependent dialysis for whole life. Objective: To explore the lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis. Materials and methods: Phenomenological design was adapted. Fifteen samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. Semi structured interview had done for 15–20 minutes and data was audio taped. Results: Husserl`s method was used to analyzed the data. Eight themes were emerged out Mental Agony, Physical limitation, Family support, Financial burden, Dietary pattern, Mixed feeling towards dialysis machine, Loss of employment and Uncertainty no hope for future. Conclusion: Major problems were raised due to long term treatment. Need to generate knowledge and awareness regarding the chronic kidney disease. An interventional study has to be conduct in future.