Objective: To explore the diseases, psychological feelings, and treatment cognition of blood patients using qualitative methods. Method: Colaizzi phenomenological analysis is used to analyze data and extract themes. Results: The disease experience of maintenance hemodialysis patients can be summarized into four themes: acute medical and rescue events, early neglect of chronic diseases, economic considerations and resource scarcity, and regret and reflection on medical decisions. Conclusion: Patients face many challenges during the treatment process, and personalized services should be implemented to improve their quality of life and treatment outcomes.
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