Talk Description
417R - Research Paper
Abstract
Aim:
To better understand the facilitators, supports and barriers to maintaining or obtaining employment for people with kidney disease who are treated with dialysis in a regional health district in Australia.
Method:
Qualitative study design using semi-structured interviews, demographics and field notes. A convenience sampling of 20 participants recruited from community based and home-based dialysis therapies.
Results:
Grounded theory approach was used to perform the data analysis, coding and theming was attended by three research team members. Grounded in data themes were revealed such as type of employment, employer support and dialysis therapy choice. Family support. Financial implications and access to financial support. Psychosocial burden and physical kidney failure/dialysis symptoms.
Conclusion:
The study results explore the barriers and enablers of maintaining employment with people on dialysis treatments allowing clinicians to better understand the immense challenges faced by those working and attending dialysis treatments.
Abstract
Aim:
To better understand the facilitators, supports and barriers to maintaining or obtaining employment for people with kidney disease who are treated with dialysis in a regional health district in Australia.
Method:
Qualitative study design using semi-structured interviews, demographics and field notes. A convenience sampling of 20 participants recruited from community based and home-based dialysis therapies.
Results:
Grounded theory approach was used to perform the data analysis, coding and theming was attended by three research team members. Grounded in data themes were revealed such as type of employment, employer support and dialysis therapy choice. Family support. Financial implications and access to financial support. Psychosocial burden and physical kidney failure/dialysis symptoms.
Conclusion:
The study results explore the barriers and enablers of maintaining employment with people on dialysis treatments allowing clinicians to better understand the immense challenges faced by those working and attending dialysis treatments.