Perception of older adults who received nursing care during hemodialysis

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the perception of older adults about the nursing care received during hemodialysis. A qualitative study based on Grounded Theory, with the participation of 10 older adults who received nursing care during treatment at a Hemodialysis Clinic. Data were gathered through interviews during hemodialysis sessions. Data were submitted to analysis and organized according to two thematic axes: Hemodialysis treatment, subdivided into categories a) vulnerability and submission to treatment; b) recovering autonomy and quality of life. The second category was nursing care during hemodialysis, subdivided into categories a) professional competence; b) interpersonal relationships permeating the nursing care environment. We identified ambiguous feelings experienced by patients regarding nursing care, especially with respect to professional competence and interpersonal relationships in the environment. The relationship between the two thematic axes constitutes ideal nursing care according to participants.

doi: 10.5216/ree.v16i3.21543.