Enabling good outcomes in older adults on dialysis: a qualitative study.
Dialysis
ESKD
Elderly
Lived experience
Outcomes
Qualitative research
Quality of life
Journal
BMC nephrology
ISSN: 1471-2369
Titre abrégé: BMC Nephrol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 100967793
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
29 01 2020
29 01 2020
Historique:
received:
22
03
2019
accepted:
20
01
2020
entrez:
31
1
2020
pubmed:
31
1
2020
medline:
22
6
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Older patients on dialysis may not have optimal outcomes, particularly with regards to quality of life. Existing research is focused mainly on survival, with limited information about other outcomes. Such information can help in shared decision-making around dialysis initiation; it can also be used to improve outcomes in patients established on dialysis. We used qualitative research methods to explore patient perspectives regarding their experience and outcomes with dialysis. Semi-structured interviews with participants aged ≥70, receiving dialysis at a regional Australian hospital, were recorded and transcribed. From participants' responses, we identified descriptive themes using a phenomenological approach, with verification by two researchers. Factors affecting outcomes were derived reflexively from these themes. Seventeen interviews were analysed prior to saturation of themes. Participants (12 on haemodialysis, 5 on peritoneal dialysis) had spent an average of 4.3 years on dialysis. There were 11 males and 6 females, with mean age 76.2 years (range 70 to 83). Experiences of dialysis were described across four domains - the self, the body, effects on daily life and the influences of others; yielding themes of (i) responses to loss (of time, autonomy, previous life), (ii) responses to uncertainty (variable symptoms; unpredictable future; dependence on others), (iii) acceptance / adaptation (to life on dialysis; to ageing) and (iv) the role of relationships / support (family, friends and clinicians). Older patients experience the effects of dialysis across multiple domains in their lives. They endure feelings of loss and persistent uncertainty, but may also adapt successfully to their new circumstances, aided by the support they receive from family, health professionals and institutions. From these insights, we have suggested practical measures to improve outcomes in older patients.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Older patients on dialysis may not have optimal outcomes, particularly with regards to quality of life. Existing research is focused mainly on survival, with limited information about other outcomes. Such information can help in shared decision-making around dialysis initiation; it can also be used to improve outcomes in patients established on dialysis. We used qualitative research methods to explore patient perspectives regarding their experience and outcomes with dialysis.
METHODS
Semi-structured interviews with participants aged ≥70, receiving dialysis at a regional Australian hospital, were recorded and transcribed. From participants' responses, we identified descriptive themes using a phenomenological approach, with verification by two researchers. Factors affecting outcomes were derived reflexively from these themes.
RESULTS
Seventeen interviews were analysed prior to saturation of themes. Participants (12 on haemodialysis, 5 on peritoneal dialysis) had spent an average of 4.3 years on dialysis. There were 11 males and 6 females, with mean age 76.2 years (range 70 to 83). Experiences of dialysis were described across four domains - the self, the body, effects on daily life and the influences of others; yielding themes of (i) responses to loss (of time, autonomy, previous life), (ii) responses to uncertainty (variable symptoms; unpredictable future; dependence on others), (iii) acceptance / adaptation (to life on dialysis; to ageing) and (iv) the role of relationships / support (family, friends and clinicians).
CONCLUSIONS
Older patients experience the effects of dialysis across multiple domains in their lives. They endure feelings of loss and persistent uncertainty, but may also adapt successfully to their new circumstances, aided by the support they receive from family, health professionals and institutions. From these insights, we have suggested practical measures to improve outcomes in older patients.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31996167
doi: 10.1186/s12882-020-1695-1
pii: 10.1186/s12882-020-1695-1
pmc: PMC6988330
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
28Subventions
Organisme : Clifford Craig Foundation
ID : 131
Pays : International
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