Coping strategies for people with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis treatment

Abstract

Introduction: Kidney disease is considered a public health problem with a significant increase in carriers every year. One of the most performed procedures by people with a terminal chronic disease is hemodialysis, a method considered necessary and invasive. Both disease and treatment lead to changes in routine and living experience of people with RDC. Objective: To identify the coping strategies used by people with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. Method: A qualitative and exploratory research, performed at a Regional Hospital in the Federal District. For data collection, a sociodemographic questionnaire and a semi-structured interview were used. Results: The analysis categories found were social support; positive reappraisal; confrontation; religiosity and escape/avoidance/distancing. Conclusion: Participants use several strategies, encompassing the three types of coping (focused on the problem, emotion and religiosity).