A qualitative study on the return to work experiences and views of young and middle-aged patient with chronic kidney disease.

IF 3.3 3区医学 Q1 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Quality of Life Research Pub Date : 2025-05-22 DOI:10.1007/s11136-025-03994-z

Jiaxing Zhou, Yi Wen, Difei Duan, Wenqiao Li, Lian Xue, Dengyan Ma

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Abstract

Objective: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) significantly impacts the work life and social integration of young and middle-aged patients. This study explores their experiences and views on returning to work.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 young and middle-aged CKD patients, including 9 who had returned to work and 6 who had stable employment before CKD but had not yet returned.

Results: Four key themes emerged: (1) The necessity and motivation to return to work; (2) Obstacles to returning to work; (3) Changes in mindset after returning; (4) The demand for support.

Conclusion: Returning to work offers young and middle-aged CKD patients new life meaning, though challenges remain, with both positive and negative emotions. Patients express a strong need for comprehensive support and health knowledge, which are crucial for facilitating return to work and stable employment. Hospitals and social organizations should address these needs to improve the psychological well-being and quality of life of CKD patients post-return.

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中青年慢性肾脏病患者复工经验与看法的质性研究

目的：慢性肾脏疾病（CKD）显著影响中青年患者的工作生活和社会融入。本研究探讨了他们重返工作岗位的经历和看法。方法：对15例中青年慢性肾病患者进行半结构化访谈，其中9例已重返工作岗位，6例在慢性肾病发生前已稳定就业但尚未重返工作岗位。结果：出现了四个关键主题：(1)重返工作岗位的必要性和动机；（二）阻碍重返工作岗位的；(3)回国后心态的变化；(4)支持需求。结论：重返工作岗位给中青年CKD患者带来了新的生活意义，尽管挑战依然存在，积极情绪和消极情绪并存。患者表示强烈需要全面的支持和健康知识，这对于促进重返工作岗位和稳定就业至关重要。医院和社会组织应满足这些需求，以改善CKD患者的心理健康和生活质量。

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Quality of Life Research 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

6.50

自引率

8.60%

发文量

224

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Quality of Life Research is an international, multidisciplinary journal devoted to the rapid communication of original research, theoretical articles and methodological reports related to the field of quality of life, in all the health sciences. The journal also offers editorials, literature, book and software reviews, correspondence and abstracts of conferences. Quality of life has become a prominent issue in biometry, philosophy, social science, clinical medicine, health services and outcomes research. The journal''s scope reflects the wide application of quality of life assessment and research in the biological and social sciences. All original work is subject to peer review for originality, scientific quality and relevance to a broad readership. This is an official journal of the International Society of Quality of Life Research.