Lived Experiences of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients undergoing Haemodialysis in a Tertiary Hospital of Nepal

  • Bimala Kumari Sah Sharda School of Nursing Science and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India
  • Imran Khan Sharda School of Nursing Science and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India
  • Ashesh Dhungana National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Madhusudan Subedi School of Public Health, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Rolina Dhital Health Action and Research, Kathmandu, Nepal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v22i04.5434

Abstract

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses significant global health challenges, including in Nepal, where the increasing need for hemodialysis are influencing patient’s daily life. This study aimed to explore lived experiences of CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Methods: A qualitative, phenomenological research design was employed. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 hemodialysis patients at Bir Hospital from December, 2023 to January, 2024. Analysis followed Colaizzi’s method, ensuring data quality through established credibility and transferability measures.
Results: Four major themes emerged: (i) Journey to receive hemodialysis (ii) Financial Constraints (iii) Psychosocial support (iv) Seeking for special health services. Patients perceived hemodialysis as a hope for existence but faced financial troubles and inadequate special and psychosocial support.
Conclusions: The lived experiences of the patients reflected both hope and challenges highlighting the need for improved health services and counseling in hemodialysis wards, along with enhanced governance in the healthcare system.
Keywords: Chronic kidney disease; hemodialysis; lived experience; pilot; qualitative.

Published
2025-02-14
How to Cite
Sah, B. K., Khan, I., Dhungana, A., Subedi, M., & Dhital , R. (2025). Lived Experiences of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients undergoing Haemodialysis in a Tertiary Hospital of Nepal. Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 22(04), 738-743. https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v22i04.5434
Issue
Vol. 22 No. 04 (2024): Issue 65 Oct-Dec, 2024
Section
Original Article

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