Goal: To increase understanding of the experiences of Hmong patients on hemodialysis.
Objectives:
Explain the traditional beliefs of the Hmong culture and how they are related to the health care of Hmong patients.
Discuss the experiences of Hmong patients on hemodialysis.
Describe nurses' experiences of working with Hmong patients on hemodialysis.
Sources of Support: The author would like to thank the Southeast Asian Studies Center at the UWMadison for their support in funding the literature review.
Acknowledgments: The author would like to thank Dr. Bruce Pamperin for his support and guidance, as well as for sharing his passion for the Hmong people.
Statement of Disclosure: The author reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.