Table 8.

Choosing the right dialysis method for you.

What is most important to you?

1. Health-related considerations I want to protect my heart. I want to protect my bones, joints, and nerves. I want to live according to my will. I do not want to be a burden to my family. I want to keep my quality of life as high as possible. I want to spend a day without the burden of dialysis. I do not want to go on dialysis every day. I want to see a doctor regularly. I can control my daily routine by myself. I lead a regular life. I plan and act in my daily life. I enjoy exercising. 2. Dialysis environment I want to go to the hospital as little as possible. I am more comfortable with expert dialysis. I like being in a familiar environment. I hate environmental changes. I like to experience new things. I like watching TV. I find it difficult to lie down for long periods of time. I am afraid of needles. I tend to be very conscious of other people’s eyes. I tend to depend a lot on my spouse for my daily life. I need someone to take care of me. I do not want a dialysis machine in my house. 3. Daily life I want to spend as much time as possible with my family. I live with and take care of my elderly parents. I am raising a child. I have to go to school or go to work. I should be able to eat and drink what I like. I sweat a lot, so I shower or bathe often. I tend to care about my appearance. I take a lot of time to get used to new things. I have no one to take care of me. I love to travel and never give up. I travel abroad a lot.