Abstract
This study explored the facilitators and barriers self-management of patients’ early stages chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study used a descriptive phenomenological qualitative design, eight participants were recruited using a purposive technique sampling. The data collection instruments employed included in-depth interviews using semi-structured interview guidelines, field notes, and tape recorders. The Colaizzi method was used for data analysis. The results were two themes (1) facilitator of self-management: health status, self-motivation, and independence in activities; (2) barriers of self-management: personal characteristics of the patients, has a miss-perception about the disease, dependency and not compliance. This study identified facilitators and barriers of self-management patients with early stages of CKD. Therefore, nurses have an important role in conducting a comprehensive health assessment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S37-S40 |
Journal | Enfermeria Clinica |
Volume | 31 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2021 |
Keywords
- Barriers
- Early stages of CKD
- Facilitators