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This phenomenological study explored the daily life experiences of 18 hemodialysis patients managing fluid restrictions, recruited from a university hospital in Turkey. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method supported by MAXQDA software. Two themes emerged: Living Amidst Constraints (environmental, psychological, physical, and professional challenges) and Finding Strength (behavioral adaptations, resilience, social support, and educational and technological tools). These findings suggest that knowledge alone is insufficient to ensure adherence to fluid restrictions; nursing practice must therefore embrace holistic, patient-centered approaches that incorporate psychological support and social reinforcement alongside education.
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Nursing Science Quarterly (NSQ) is a peer-reviewed, quarterly journal devoted to the enhancement of nursing knowledge. The journal publishes original manuscripts focusing on nursing theory development and guided practice, and quantitative and qualitative research related to existing nursing frameworks. NSQ also publishes innovative ideas related to nursing science and person centered models of care. This journal is a member of theCommittee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
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