A qualitative research on the survival condition of hemodialysis patients in Ningxia

Objective To explore the survival condition of hemodialysis patients in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Methods Interviewed 15 patients with hemodialysis by applying Modified Grounded Theory Approach put forward by KinoSitaYasuHito,a Japanese scholar,the data of which were from qualitative inductive comparative analysis. Results As for the survival condition of hemodialysis patients in Ningxia,two relative themes were extracted, "Helpless dialysis life" "Desire to return to society", the former contained 2 subtopics of "hardship in life" and "susceptible mood", the latter contained 2 subtopics of "cherish life" and "desire for care". Conclusion We should set up a social supporting system to improve the living condition of hemodialysis patients with the purpose of helping them return to the society. Key words: Renal dialysis; Survival condition; Modified Grounded Theory Approach