Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate how patients interpreted the events in their lives from hemodialysis treatment from their own perspectives.
Materials and Methods: The research was designed as qualitative-phenomenological type. The study was carried out in the Hemodialysis unit of Ege University Hospital between February-March 2017. A total of 15 patients participated. Content analysis method was used for data analysis. Data collection tools, patients questionnaires, semi-structuredquestions were used. Voice recordings were taken during the interviews.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 54.2±16.80. As a result of the thematic analyzes, three main themes emerged: “Individual dimention”, “Family and social environment dimention”, and “Institutional dimention”corporate size. Nine sub-themes were identified.
Conclusion: According to the results of the research, it was determined that the participants needed physical and psychological support. It was found that is important to provide the necessary counseling services for the participants to manage their spouse, family and social suppurt needs. It is stated that the team approach and the harmony of the team in the institution they receive service during the treatment process are important.