Contrasting Cultures, Shared Struggles: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experiences of End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients and Their Caregivers in Poland and Sri Lanka
The findings highlight the profound impact of cultural frameworks and systemic disparities on the lives of individuals with ESKD and their caregivers. While Polish participants emphasized autonomy and self-management, Sri Lankan participants relied heavily on traditional and familial support systems. The proposed conceptual model encapsulates these dynamics, providing a framework for culturally sensitive interventions that address both universal and context-specific needs.
Authors
- Jakub Ruszkowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9666-9627)
- Judyta Borchet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6212-9729)
- Agnieszka Zakrzewska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3685-7279)
- Mariola Bidzan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0224-1994)
- Alicja Dębska‐Ślizień (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8210-8063)
- Bogdan Biedunkiewicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3439-4349)
- Leszek Tylicki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5515-5072)
- Darshika Thejani Bulathwatta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3165-4607)
- Agata Rudnik
- Małgorzata Treppner
- Sonia Zelechowska
Institutions
- Open University of Sri Lanka (LK)
- University of Gdańsk (PL)
- State University of Applied Sciences in Elbląg (PL)
- Institute of Psychology (PL)
- Gdańsk Medical University (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- SAGE Open Nursing
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608251360594
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.33