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Research Article: Lived Experiences of Patients on Hemodialysis Treatment at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital: A Phenomenological Study

Date Published: 2023-12-13

Abstract:
The only treatment for kidney or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is dialysis or kidney transplant. Patients treated with hemodialysis (HD) are a special group of chronically ill, who are at risk of frequent hospitalizations and multiple disorders due to renal dysfunction and to the HD treatment itself. The number of people needing hemodialysis or transplants has been growing over the past years., A study conducted in Wakiso district of Uganda revealed a high prevalence of kidney disease of .%and CKD of .% with ESRD of .% that reflects the increasing rate of ESRD in middle- and low-income countries with little available treatment in the low-income countries. Dialysis is utilized more than kidney transplantation for treatment of ESRD in the majority of countries. For those in low-income countries fortunate enough to receive hemodialysis, the patients must make many alterations in their lifestyles in order to maintain a reasonable level of wellness. Strict adherence to the treatment regimen is necessary, as are immediate and severe dietary and fluid restrictions. In many cases, patients on hemodialysis without the ability to work must find new and creative ways to financially sustain themselves and their families. The psycho-social issues are enormous.

Introduction:
The only treatment for kidney or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is dialysis or kidney transplant. Patients treated with hemodialysis (HD) are a special group of chronically ill, who are at risk of frequent hospitalizations and multiple disorders due to renal dysfunction and to the HD treatment itself. The number of people needing hemodialysis or transplants has been growing over the past years. , A study conducted in Wakiso district of Uganda revealed a high prevalence of kidney disease of .%and CKD of .% with…

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