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Bäck, Anna-Karin,1971-Örebro universitet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper,Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Troubled but in good hands : A qualitative study on patient experiences in diuresis renography examinations
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2024
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Elsevier,2024
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2024.06.009DOI
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INTRODUCTION: Diuresis renography is a nuclear medicine examination that can distinguish between obstructive and non-obstructive uropathy. Renography has been investigated before, but not from a patient perspective. The aim of this study was to gain knowledge and understanding of patient experiences with the diuresis renography process.METHODS: The study had a qualitative descriptive design; data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 adult patients that had recently undergone diuresis renography. The transcripts were analysed using inductive qualitative content analysis to identify their manifest and latent content.RESULTS: One main theme was identified: 'Not smooth all the way through, but still in good hands'. The participants understood the necessity of the performed renography and endured the examination despite its worrying elements. They were bothered by diuretic effects, worried about radioactivity and felt isolated during the imaging. The technologists' caring and informative approach eased their experience. The main theme was identified from three subthemes: 'I experienced inconvenience', 'I was worried' and 'I felt safe'.CONCLUSION: The participants experienced worry throughout the renography process but were still satisfied with the examination, mostly because of the technologists being involved. Communication and interaction between patient and technologist are important for creating a good experience. Improved knowledge of patient experiences during renographies could be used to develop patient information and increase technologists' awareness of factors patients may experience as troubling.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: This study describes issues that contribute to both negative and positive experiences. Improved professional awareness and knowledge about these issues can contribute to the development of patient information and professional encounters, and may improve patients' compliance and overall experience.
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Geijer, Håkan,1961-Örebro universitet,Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper,Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden(Swepub:oru)hngr
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Savvopoulos, Christos,1969-Örebro universitet,Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper,Region Örebro län,Department of Radiology(Swepub:oru)csss
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Anderzen-Carlsson, Agneta,1966-Örebro universitet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper,Region Örebro län,University Health Care Research Center(Swepub:oru)atan
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Örebro universitetInstitutionen för hälsovetenskaper
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