The management of food cravings and thirst in hemodialysis patients: A qualitative study
This study set out to explore the experience of food cravings and thirst, and their management strategies in patients on hemodialysis. Semi-structured interviews with N = 32 hemodialysis patients were analyzed thematically. Findings indicated that food cravings and thirst were common in everyday life of patients and resulted in different emotional responses. A combination of cognitive and behavioral strategies was employed, including avoidance, controlled consumption, and substitution. Self-monitoring and compensatory strategies were also used to prevent or compensate for lapses. These findings lay the groundwork for future work aimed to improve adherence in end-stage renal disease patients.
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Yu, J., Ng, H. J., Nandakumar, M., Griva, K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research