Understanding the Challenges of Life – Sustaining Treatment Decisions among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

This study explored how CKD patients decide on life-sustaining treatments like dialysis or conservative care. Choices were shaped by medical progression, emotional struggles, cultural values, family involvement, and autonomy. Symptoms such as weight loss, skin dryness, and reduced mobility, along with denial and anxiety, influenced decisions. Family support reassured but sometimes limited independence. Patients relied on resilience and acceptance to preserve dignity. The study recommends holistic, family-inclusive care with counseling, education, and support programs.