Qualitative study explores patient experiences in chronic kidney disease, aiming to enhance supportive care strategies.
Key Points
The study aims to explore the lived experiences of patients with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease to identify psychological challenges and management strategies.
Interview-based qualitative study with 13 purposive participants from Shenzhen, China.
Data collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews analyzed by content analysis.
Framework guided by the Illness Trajectory Framework.
Three themes identified: Cognitive and Emotional Impact, Dilemmas in Disease Management, and Adaptation and Meaning Reconstruction.
The analysis highlights the dynamic nature of the illness trajectory in chronic kidney disease.
Supports the need for phase-specific strategies to enhance patient care and outcomes.