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Goal: To afford clinicians the opportunity to comprehend the disruption that managing interdialytic weight gain causes to the lives of people who undergo hemodialysis.
Objectives:
- Describe the experiences of individuals undergoing hemodialysis in terms of managing interdialytic weight gain and fluid restrictions as outlined in this study.
- Identify and discuss how clinician dialogue influences healthcare partnerships and the adoption of healthy fluid gain behaviors.
- Discuss the main themes identified in this study and how they will influence real world practice.
Sources of Support: This independent research was supported through the Graham Burnley Scholarship and the Amgen Novice Researcher Grant.
Acknowledgments: The authors would like to thank those who shared their experiences of coping with the immense struggle of dealing with interdialytic weight gain.
Statement of Disclosure: The authors reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.
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