关键词: 中青年患者, 腹膜透析, 压力感知, 质性研究

Abstract: Objective: To explore the perceived stress among young and middle-aged patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing peritoneal dialysis, providing a basis for targeted interventions by healthcare providers. Methods: A phenomenological approach was used to conduct semi-structured interviews with 19 young and middle-aged patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Colaizzi′s 7-step method and Nvivo 12.0 were applied to organize and analyze the interview data. Results: Nine themes were identified, including increased physical burden, diverse emotional changes, significant job changes, heightened economic burden, decreased quality of life, demanding and strict dialysis procedures, altered social interactions, diverse coping strategies, and increased need for social support. Conclusion: Young and middle-aged patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis face various stresses. Family, friends, healthcare providers, and society can offer support in areas such as physical, psychological, work, economic, and social aspects, and guide patients to adopt positive coping strategies to alleviate stress.

Key words: Young and middle-aged patients, Peritoneal dialysis, Stress perception, Qualitative research