| Autor: |
Kolewaski, Carrie D., Mullally, M. Christina, Parsons, Trisha L., Paterson, Margo L., Toffelmire, Edwin B., King-VanVlack, Cheryl E. |
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CANNT Journal; Oct-Dec2005, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p22-29, 8p |
| Abstrakt: |
Using a qualitative approach, this study explored the perceptions of individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD) regarding their physical, emotional, and social well-being after having participated in an eight-week hospital-based intra-dialytic exercise program. Individual semi-structured interviews (∼60 min. duration) were conducted with hemodialysis (HD) patients (n=7) during their regular dialysis sessions, two weeks immediately following the completion of the exercise program. Interviews were audio-taped, transcribed verbatim, and content analysis was used to identify emerging themes. Data management was assisted by NVivo software. Using the interpretive paradigm, three primary themes emerged: improved performance in activities of daily living (ADL), positive change in HD experience, and enhanced sense of control. Participants reported an overall positive experience with the intra-dialytic exercise program and felt that their quality of life was enhanced to such an extent that they would choose to continue exercising while on HD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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