Tratamento com diálise peritoneal: a prática do autocuidado no contexto familiar

Abstract

The study objectives were to identify the difficulties faced by clients in performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) at home, and to analyze the solutions they encountered. Drawn from a dissertation approved in 2010, article reports a descriptive, qualitative study using the Convergent-Care Research method. With a state hospital in Rio de Janeiro as scenario, three groups of meetings were held with nine subjects. The semi-structured interview technique yielded themes that resulted in the category coexisting with the treatment – difficult points in carrying out CAPD at home. The participants noted that difficulties in the treatment can be overcome by individual adaptation with the help of nursing staff, support networks and family. It was demonstrated that the teaching model used for client education needs to be rethought so as to mediate between scientific knowledge and popular knowledge.