A Mixed Methods Study of Symptom Experience in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease

This study explored subjective and objective factors influencing the symptom experiences of patients with end-stage renal disease using a mixed methods design. These risk factors can be used to identify high-risk patients. Our findings suggest that participants relied on laboratory results and treatments to explain their symptom experiences. These findings suggest that assessment of both subjective and objective factors is needed to explore patients’ symptom experiences.
Source: Nursing Research - Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research