Experiences of Dietary Management and Social Adaptation in Young End-Stage Renal Disease Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Qualitative Study
Linghan Zhou,1 Liping Kang,2 Dongyang Wang,1 Qingmiao Li,3 Junfan Wei,4 Mengtian Li,5 Meng Li,1 Huawei Li1 1Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Zhuhai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhuhai, Peopl...
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| description | Linghan Zhou,1 Liping Kang,2 Dongyang Wang,1 Qingmiao Li,3 Junfan Wei,4 Mengtian Li,5 Meng Li,1 Huawei Li1 1Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Zhuhai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhuhai, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Social Undertakings, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China; 4The Seventh Clinical Medicine College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China; 5School of Nursing, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Huawei Li, Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, 198 Funiu Road, Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450000, People’s Republic of China, Email 13700841908@qq.comPurpose: To explore the experiences of young hemodialysis patients regarding diet therapy and social adjustment.Methods: This study used purposive sampling to select 19 young hemodialysis patients for semi-structured interviews at a tertiary hospital in Henan Province, China. We followed the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines for qualitative research to ensure comprehensive reporting.Results: We identified five topic categories: “Diet therapy perceptions”, including Lack of knowledge, imprudent attitude. “Diet therapy behaviors”, including Vigilant Diet, Anxiety about water, Control of salt. “Access to dietary information”, including Active acquisition, Passive acquisition. Family roles”, including Changes in dietary habits, Support of information, Reducing family involvement. Challenges of social adjustment”, including Barriers to work, Socialization Pain Points, Emotional distress, Looking for a way out.Conclusion: Young MHD patients recognize the importance of diet therapy and social reintegration but face barriers including knowledge gaps, inadequate support, and self-perceived burden. Key interventions should focus on: improved knowledge dissemination, optimized dietary education, nocturnal dialysis options, emotion regulation strategies, and enhancing self-efficacy. Strengthening national and societal support systems is critical for sustainable outcomes. Future research should employ longitudinal studies to track psychological adaptation and develop tailored, technology-assisted interventions for this population.Keywords: diet therapy, social adjustment, hemodialysis, qualitative research |
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| spelling | doaj-art-55855eecd0e449c9b56438c2b9868cc72025-08-20T03:27:48ZengDove Medical PressPatient Preference and Adherence1177-889X2025-06-01Volume 19Issue 117311745103865Experiences of Dietary Management and Social Adaptation in Young End-Stage Renal Disease Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Qualitative StudyZhou L0Kang LWang D1Li Q2Wei J3Li M4Li M5Li H6Nursing departmentDepartment of NursingHenan Normal UniversityThe Seventh Clinical Medicine CollegeSchool of NursingNursing DepartmentNursing DepartmentLinghan Zhou,1 Liping Kang,2 Dongyang Wang,1 Qingmiao Li,3 Junfan Wei,4 Mengtian Li,5 Meng Li,1 Huawei Li1 1Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Zhuhai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhuhai, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Social Undertakings, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China; 4The Seventh Clinical Medicine College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China; 5School of Nursing, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Huawei Li, Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, 198 Funiu Road, Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450000, People’s Republic of China, Email 13700841908@qq.comPurpose: To explore the experiences of young hemodialysis patients regarding diet therapy and social adjustment.Methods: This study used purposive sampling to select 19 young hemodialysis patients for semi-structured interviews at a tertiary hospital in Henan Province, China. We followed the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines for qualitative research to ensure comprehensive reporting.Results: We identified five topic categories: “Diet therapy perceptions”, including Lack of knowledge, imprudent attitude. “Diet therapy behaviors”, including Vigilant Diet, Anxiety about water, Control of salt. “Access to dietary information”, including Active acquisition, Passive acquisition. Family roles”, including Changes in dietary habits, Support of information, Reducing family involvement. Challenges of social adjustment”, including Barriers to work, Socialization Pain Points, Emotional distress, Looking for a way out.Conclusion: Young MHD patients recognize the importance of diet therapy and social reintegration but face barriers including knowledge gaps, inadequate support, and self-perceived burden. Key interventions should focus on: improved knowledge dissemination, optimized dietary education, nocturnal dialysis options, emotion regulation strategies, and enhancing self-efficacy. Strengthening national and societal support systems is critical for sustainable outcomes. Future research should employ longitudinal studies to track psychological adaptation and develop tailored, technology-assisted interventions for this population.Keywords: diet therapy, social adjustment, hemodialysis, qualitative researchhttps://www.dovepress.com/experiences-of-dietary-management-and-social-adaptation-in-young-end-s-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-PPAdiet therapy;social adjustment;hemodialysis;qualitative research |
| spellingShingle | Zhou L Kang L Wang D Li Q Wei J Li M Li M Li H Experiences of Dietary Management and Social Adaptation in Young End-Stage Renal Disease Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Qualitative Study Patient Preference and Adherence diet therapy;social adjustment;hemodialysis;qualitative research |
| title | Experiences of Dietary Management and Social Adaptation in Young End-Stage Renal Disease Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Qualitative Study |
| title_full | Experiences of Dietary Management and Social Adaptation in Young End-Stage Renal Disease Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Qualitative Study |
| title_fullStr | Experiences of Dietary Management and Social Adaptation in Young End-Stage Renal Disease Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Qualitative Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experiences of Dietary Management and Social Adaptation in Young End-Stage Renal Disease Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Qualitative Study |
| title_short | Experiences of Dietary Management and Social Adaptation in Young End-Stage Renal Disease Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Qualitative Study |
| title_sort | experiences of dietary management and social adaptation in young end stage renal disease maintenance hemodialysis patients a qualitative study |
| topic | diet therapy;social adjustment;hemodialysis;qualitative research |
| url | https://www.dovepress.com/experiences-of-dietary-management-and-social-adaptation-in-young-end-s-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-PPA |
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