The Experience of Living with a Chronic Illness: A Qualitative Study among End-Stage Renal Disease Patients
J Soc Work End Life Palliat Care. 2023 Jul 11:1-19. doi: 10.1080/15524256.2023.2229034. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe prevalence of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has been rising over time and substantially affects morbidity and mortality. ESRD requires lifelong treatment, and as a result, patients experience multiple physical and psychosocial stressors. ESRD patients struggle to retain their jobs, social lives, financial flexibility, and diet restrictions of liquids and solid foods. The present study aims to understand the experiences of ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis. The study was conducted at Eldho Mor Basel...
Source: Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care - July 11, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Ginu George Powathil Anish Kr Source Type: research