TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - The experience of individuals with renal failure participating in home haemodialysis: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
JO  - Journal of health psychology
A1  - Cases, Alejandra
A1  - Dempster, Martin
A1  - Davies, Mark
A1  - Gamble, Gary
SP  - 884
EP  - 894
VL  - 16
IS  - 6
N2  - This study explored the experience of individuals with renal failure undertaking home haemodialysis (HHD). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants who were active HHD users in a UK region. Participants' accounts were transcribed verbatim and analysed using an interpretative phenomenological approach. Three main themes were identified: (1) embracing treatment and lifestyle freedom and flexibility; (2) re-establishing a sense of self and preferred self-identity; and (3) integrating aspects of active engagement and aspects of supported, life-sustaining dependence. A 'good fit' between the HHD user (an independent, self-determined health participant) and the healthcare provision (personalized, enabling) is proposed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1359-1053
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105310393541
ID  - ref1
ER  -