The experience of thirst management among patients undergoing hemodialysis: A qualitative study

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

Japan Journal of Nursing Science Pub Date : 2026-04-09 DOI:10.1111/jjns.70049

Yeo Wool Kim, Sun Ju Chang

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Abstract

Aim

This study aims to explore the fundamental structure and essence of the thirst management experiences among patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Methods

Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with 10 adult patients undergoing hemodialysis. Colaizzi's phenomenological data analysis method was employed to analyze the data.

Results

Seventeen themes were derived and organized into five theme clusters: (1) thirst as a physical experience; (2) thirst as a psychological experience; (3) inner conflict and addictive aspects of thirst management; (4) unmet needs in healthcare provider-led thirst management care; and (5) patients' self-directed development of personalized thirst self-management strategies. The fundamental structure and essence of thirst management experiences were captured as “An ongoing dialogue with thirst: navigating the body, mind, and everyday life in the pursuit of quenching thirst.”

Conclusions

Thirst is a deeply embodied and psychologically distressing phenomenon among patients undergoing hemodialysis. A holistic and individualized approach is required to support practical thirst management. Nurses should facilitate the development of patient-centered and process-oriented interventions grounded in patients' lived experiences.

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血液透析患者口渴管理的经验：一项定性研究。

目的：本研究旨在探讨血液透析患者口渴管理体验的基本结构和本质。方法：对10例成人血液透析患者进行深度半结构化访谈。采用Colaizzi现象学数据分析法对数据进行分析。结果：17个主题被归纳为5个主题集群：(1)口渴作为一种身体体验；(2)口渴是一种心理体验；(3)口渴管理的内在冲突和成瘾性方面；(4)医疗服务提供者主导的口渴管理护理需求未得到满足；(5)患者自主制定个性化口渴自我管理策略。口渴管理经验的基本结构和本质被描述为“与口渴的持续对话：在追求解渴的过程中引导身体、思想和日常生活。”结论：口渴是血液透析患者的一种深刻体现和心理困扰现象。需要一种全面和个性化的方法来支持实际的口渴管理。护士应该促进以病人为中心和以病人生活经验为基础的以过程为导向的干预措施的发展。

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Japan Journal of Nursing Science 医学-护理

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4.10

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期刊介绍： The Japan Journal of Nursing Science is the official English language journal of the Japan Academy of Nursing Science. The purpose of the Journal is to provide a mechanism to share knowledge related to improving health care and promoting the development of nursing. The Journal seeks original manuscripts reporting scholarly work on the art and science of nursing. Original articles may be empirical and qualitative studies, review articles, methodological articles, brief reports, case studies and letters to the Editor. Please see Instructions for Authors for detailed authorship qualification requirement.