Patients’ Lived Experiences of Self-Management in Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study
- 1Department of Nursing, Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Padang, Padang, Indonesia
- 2Hemodialysis Unit, Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Dr. Achmad Mochtar, Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Abstract
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) face complex multidimensional challenges that profoundly affect self-management capacity and quality of life. Purpose: To explore the lived experiences of CKD patients undergoing HD, focusing on self-management practices, perceived barriers and benefits, and educational needs within the Health Belief Model (HBM) framework. Methods: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted at the Hemodialysis Unit of one of the hospitals in Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, Indonesia. Twenty CKD patients undergoing routine HD were selected using purposive sampling technique. In-depth semi structured interviews were conducted individually (20–45 minutes). Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis approach. Trustworthiness was ensured through source triangulation, member checking, audit trail, and peer debriefing. Results: Nine themes emerged: (1) physical burden of fatigue, cramps, and activity limitation; (2) psychological adaptation from fear and shock to acceptance; (3) social role disruption and community participation; (4) perceived susceptibility and severity; (5) self-management challenges in diet, fluid restriction, and medication adherence; (6) perceived benefits of adherence; (7) barriers of transportation, economic burden, and vascular access complications; (8) self-efficacy and family support as motivational pillars; and (9) educational needs favoring interactive and personalized approaches. Conclusion: Patients’ self-management experiences are shaped by intersecting physical, psychological, social, and educational dimensions, providing a critical empirical foundation for developing a structured HBM-based Self-Management Education model for the Indonesian hemodialysis context.
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BibTeX
@article{suryarinilsih2026patients,
title = {{Patients’ Lived Experiences of Self-Management in Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study}},
author = {Yosi Suryarinilsih and Sila Dewi Anggreni and Eka Gusti},
journal = {Journal of Nursing Practice},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.30994/jnp.v10i1.1189},
url = {https://doi.org/10.30994/jnp.v10i1.1189},
note = {CC BY-NC-SA},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Patients’ Lived Experiences of Self-Management in Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study
AU - Yosi Suryarinilsih
AU - Sila Dewi Anggreni
AU - Eka Gusti
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/01
JO - Journal of Nursing Practice
DO - 10.30994/jnp.v10i1.1189
UR - https://doi.org/10.30994/jnp.v10i1.1189
AB - Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) face complex multidimensional challenges that profoundly affect self-management capacity and quality of life. Purpose: To explore the lived experiences of CKD patients undergoing HD, focusing on self-management practices, perceived barriers and benefits, and educational needs within the Health Belief Model (HBM) framework. Methods: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted at the Hemodialysis Unit of one of the hospitals in Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, Indonesia. Twenty CKD patients undergoing routine HD were selected using purposive sampling technique. In-depth semi structured interviews were conducted individually (20–45 minutes). Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis approach. Trustworthiness was ensured through source triangulation, member checking, audit trail, and peer debriefing. Results: Nine themes emerged: (1) physical burden of fatigue, cramps, and activity limitation; (2) psychological adaptation from fear and shock to acceptance; (3) social role disruption and community participation; (4) perceived susceptibility and severity; (5) self-management challenges in diet, fluid restriction, and medication adherence; (6) perceived benefits of adherence; (7) barriers of transportation, economic burden, and vascular access complications; (8) self-efficacy and family support as motivational pillars; and (9) educational needs favoring interactive and personalized approaches. Conclusion: Patients’ self-management experiences are shaped by intersecting physical, psychological, social, and educational dimensions, providing a critical empirical foundation for developing a structured HBM-based Self-Management Education model for the Indonesian hemodialysis context.
SN - 2614-3488
SN - 2614-3496
ER -