Citation

Cases A, Dempster M, Davies M, Gamble G. J. Health Psychol. 2011; 16(6): 884-894.

Affiliation

Downshire Hospital, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1359105310393541

PMID

21447622

Abstract

This study explored the experience of individuals with renal failure undertaking home haemodialysis (HHD). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants who were active HHD users in a UK region. Participants' accounts were transcribed verbatim and analysed using an interpretative phenomenological approach. Three main themes were identified: (1) embracing treatment and lifestyle freedom and flexibility; (2) re-establishing a sense of self and preferred self-identity; and (3) integrating aspects of active engagement and aspects of supported, life-sustaining dependence. A 'good fit' between the HHD user (an independent, self-determined health participant) and the healthcare provision (personalized, enabling) is proposed.

Language: en