The meaning of technology for people with chronic renal failure.

The article is based on the findings of a hermeneutic study that focused on the experience of individuals receiving hemodialysis for chronic renal failure. The purpose of the research was to begin to understand the experience and meaning of technology for these individuals. Three themes reflected the dimensions of the participants' individual and collective experiences: coming to terms with loss and limitations, abiding with technology, and enduring the treatment environment. Overall, the participants found themselves struggling to remain embodied while being transformed by a reluctant partnering with technology.