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Aim and objectives
The aim of this study was to develop a theory to help guide patients with end‐stage renal disease to adapt to peritoneal dialysis.
Background
Taiwan ranks first worldwide in end‐stage renal disease incidence and dialysis prevalence. Many patients cannot accept long‐term dialysis treatment and thus face several physical and psychological suffering. No theory has yet been developed...