Echoes of Resilience: Navigating Life’s currents through Hemodialysis – Lived Experience
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Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, Lived Experience, PhysiCAL, Psychologica, SocialAbstract
Chronic Kidney Disease is an emerging Public Health problem impacting the patients overall wellbeing. Prevalence is increasing globally. Hemodialysis being the major treatment modality it imposes great challenges among patients. This study explored the lived experience of Quality of life of patients undergoing Hemodialysis. Phenomenological approach was used among 12 patients undergoing Hemodialysis to explore the experiences of Quality of Life between May 2022 and December 2022. Participants were purposively chosen. Semi structured interview was used to collect the data. Interview was video recorded and transcribed. Thematic analysis was done. Three major themes emerged from the interviews including Physical, Psychological and Social experiences. Various subthemes were identified ranging from physical exhaustion to financial crisis. The exploration of inner being of patients undergoing hemodialysis and assisting them psychosocial interventions will be beneficial in improving their Quality of Life
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