Allen, K, Damery, SL, Sein, K, Johnson, DW, Davies, SJ, Lambie, M, Holvoet, E and Combes, GM (2020) How do patients and their family members experience the transition from peritoneal dialysis to incentre haemodialysis? A multisite qualitative study in England and Australia. Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis, 42 (3). 896860820975596 - ?. ISSN 1718-4304

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: While numerous studies have explored the patient experience of dialysis or other end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) treatments, few have explored the process of transitioning between dialysis modalities. This study aimed to develop an in-depth understanding of patient and caregiver perceptions and experiences of the transition from peritoneal to haemodialysis (HD) and to identify ways in which transitions can be optimised. METHODS: Fifty-four in-depth, semi-structured interviews were undertaken at six study sites across the West Midlands, UK (n = 23), and Queensland, Australia (n = 31). Thirty-nine participants were patients with ESKD; the remainder were family members. An inductive analytical approach was employed, with findings synthesised across sites to identify themes that transcended country differences. RESULTS: Of the 39 patient transitions, only 4 patients reported a wholly negative transition experience. Three cross-cutting themes identified common transition experiences and areas perceived to make a difference to the treatment transition: resistance to change and fear of HD; transition experience shared with family; and bodily adjustment and sense of self. CONCLUSION: Although each transition is unique to the individual and their circumstances, kidney care services could optimise the process by recognising these patient-led themes and developing strategies that engage with them. Kidney care services should consider ways to keep patients aware of potential future treatment options and present them objectively. There is potential value in integrating expert support before and during treatment transitions to identify and address patient and family concerns.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: This article is Gold Open Access. All information related to this article, including copyrights, can be found online at; https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0896860820975596
Uncontrolled Keywords: Carer experience, end-stage kidney disease, patient experience, peritoneal dialysis, qualitative, transitions
Subjects: R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC902 Nephrology
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Medicine
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Depositing User: Symplectic
Date Deposited: 17 Jan 2021 11:28
Last Modified: 15 Jun 2022 12:03
URI: https://eprints.keele.ac.uk/id/eprint/9053

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