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Factors influencing self-care management in adult hemodialysis patients: An integrative review
Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) poses a significant health challenge with hemodialysis (HD) being the most prevalent therapy. Patients undergoing HD must comply with a strict therapeutic regimen including dietary control fluid restriction and medication adherence. Successful disease management and improved outcomes rely on patients’ involvement and participation in their care.
Aim: To identify the factors that hinder or facilitate self-care management (SCM) in HD patients.
Methodology: This review followed Whittemore and Knafl’s integrative review framework. A comprehensive literature search of articles published between 2017 and 2022 was conducted in CINAHL Medline and PubMed using the keywords end-stage renal disease hemodialysis self-care management self-care and self-management. This search yielded 21 suitable articles for review.
Results: SCM is influenced by three main factors: facilitators barriers and outcomes. Facilitators of SCM include self-care management interventions patient knowledge socio-demographic factors family support healthcare professionals peer support and psychological factors. Barriers encompass psychological and physical conditions. Outcomes include both physiological and psychological aspects.
Conclusion: Understanding the factors influencing SCM in HD patients is vital for developing reliable and effective self-care strategies and interventions to enhance both physical and psychological outcomes.