Pengalaman Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronik yang Menjalani Hemodialisis dalam Mengikuti Asupan Diet dan Cairan: Studi Fenomenologi

This study aims to gather information about the life experiences of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis in adhering their diet and fluid intake. The method used is a phenomenological approach involving 15 at H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan selected by purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using qualitative form in-depth interviews. were analyzed Colaizzi method. results showed that there seven themes regarding patient experience, namely; 1) changes patient's physiological condition; 2) expression feelings health conditions; 3) need obtain support; 4) meeting nutritional needs patients; 5) fulfilling needs; 6) treatment; 7) obstacles following rules. In conclusion, each experience intake different. 
 Keywords: Fluid Intake, Diet Hemodialysis